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Michael Jackson Estate Co-Executor John McClain Dies Amid $500M Debt

6/4/2026

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John McClain, co-executor of Michael Jackson’s estate, died on May 26 in Los Angeles at age 72 from complications of a fall.
The biopic “Michael,” released in April 2026, has earned about $850 million worldwide.
At the time of McClain's death, the estate faced an estimated $500 million debt from financial mismanagement and ongoing lawsuits.
John Branca served with McClain as the estate’s co-executor.

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John McClain, co-executor of Michael Jackson’s estate, died on May 26 in Los Angeles at age 72 from complications of a fall.
The biopic “Michael,” released in April 2026, has earned about $850 million worldwide.
At the time of McClain's death, the estate faced an estimated $500 million debt from financial mismanagement and ongoing lawsuits.
John Branca served with McClain as the estate’s co-executor.