Frank DiLeo reads Michael’s statement on surgery rumours

At a press conference, Frank DiLeo reads Michael Jackson’s statement denying rumours about sex-life surgery, hormone treatment and cosmetic procedures.

The statement shows how intense and intrusive Michael’s press environment had become by 1984. At the height of his popularity, speculation about his appearance and private life was already becoming a regular media storyline.

This page should eventually include the full statement text, press location and any available video or newspaper coverage.