In 1984, while filming a Pepsi commercial, Michael Jackson suffered severe burns after a pyrotechnic mishap ignited his hair. Though quickly extinguished, the fire caused second and third-degree burns, exposing part of his skull and leaving lasting physical and emotional scars. Jackson endured multiple surgeries and used makeup, wigs, and hats to cover the injuries. | History In Pictures
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In 1984, while filming a Pepsi commercial, Michael Jackson suffered severe burns after a pyrotechnic mishap ignited his hair. Though quickly extinguished, the fire caused second and third-degree burns, exposing part of his skull and leaving lasting physical and emotional scars. Jackson endured multiple surgeries and used makeup, wigs, and hats to cover the injuries. | History In Pictures
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Michael Jackson Pepsi CommercialIncident 1984During a Pepsi commercial shoot in 1984, Michael Jackson's hair caught fire due to a pyrotechnic malfunction. The incident occurred at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles while filming a scene where he was descending a stage. The sparks from the pyrotechnics ignited his hair, causing him to suffer second and third-degree burns to his scalp and face.The incident led to Jackson's use of painkillers, and some believe it contributed to his later reliance
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