Jaafar Jackson was 12 years old when Michael Jackson passed away in 2009.

Quick Scoop

Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, and sources about Jaafar Jackson’s interview and biopic coverage state that Jaafar was just 12 at the time.

Context

That detail has come up again recently because Jaafar is portraying Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic Michael , which has renewed interest in their family connection.

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PersonAge in 2009
Jaafar Jackson12
Michael Jackson50
**TL;DR:** Jaafar Jackson was 12 when Michael Jackson died.