Ian Halperin, who is working on a Michael Jackson biography book, told Britain’s Sunday Express newspaper in an interview that Michael was suffering from Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency and needed a lung transplant or he would die.

Dr. Tohme Tohme, an official spokesman for Michael, told Reuters:

"Mr. Jackson is in fine health and finalizing negotiations with a major entertainment company and television network for both a world tour and a series of specials and appearances. The rumor that Mr. Jackson needs a lung transplant because of a rare respiratory disease are a total fabrication."

Only recently Michael’s lawyer said he was too sick to fly to appear in a lawsuit in the middle east. It seems Michael is only sick when it’s convenient.