Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon (2011) featured a cast of 18 tracked actors. Of these, 8 (57%) are still alive today and 6 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Katherine Jackson, age 96. This film starred Michael Jackson and David Gest.
57% still with us· verified cast44% of full cast · incl. 4 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 57% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 61 yrs
Deaths by Year
2009
2011
2012
2015
2016
2024
Cast18 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michael Jackson Self (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) | Deceased | 29/08/1958 | 50 | 25/06/2009 | 53 |
 David Gest Self | Self | Deceased | — | — | 12/04/2016 | — |
 Tito Jackson Self | Self | Deceased | 15/10/1953 | 70 | 15/09/2024 | 58 |
 Rebbie Jackson Self | Self | Living | 29/05/1950 | 76 | — | 61 |
| Self | Living | 04/05/1930 | 96 | — | 81 | |
 Frank DiLeo Self | Self | Deceased | 23/10/1947 | 63 | 24/08/2011 | 64 |
| Self | Living | 29/02/1956 | 70 | — | 55 | |
 Whitney Houston Self | Self | Deceased | 09/08/1963 | 48 | 11/02/2012 | 48 |
 Freda Payne Self | Self | Living | 19/09/1942 | 84 | — | 69 |
Thomas Mesereau Self | Self | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Percy Sledge Self | Self | Deceased | 25/11/1940 | 74 | 14/04/2015 | 71 |
 Petula Clark Self | Self | Living | 15/11/1932 | 93 | — | 79 |
Eddie Floyd Self | Self | Living | 25/06/1937 | 89 | — | 74 |
 Paul Anka Self | Self | Living | 30/07/1941 | 85 | — | 70 |
Frank Cascio Self | Self | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Kenny Gamble Self | Self | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Leon Huff Self | Self | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Dionne Warwick Self | Self | Living | 12/12/1940 | 85 | — | 71 |
