Michael JacksonMichael Jackson's massive debts led to his death, claims the singer's pal.

Lou Ferrigno, better known as the Incredible Hulk from the 80s TV show, says the star's $400m (approx £250m) debts put him under huge pressure.

He told The Mirror: "He was under tremendous stress, so much I think it killed him. He was $400million in debt.

"In the past, he had backed out of doing live shows but this time he was under the gun.

"The debts put a huge strain on him."

The actor's comments come as 8,750 Jacko fans have been given permission to attend his memorial service at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles tomorrow.

More than 1.6 million fans registered for tickets to the ceremony, and authorities are urging people who don't have tickets to stay away, as they fear as many as 700,000 people could make their way to the service.

The memorial for Michael will be televised on Sky Arts on Tuesday 7th July from 5:30pm.

It's now been confirmed that Michael will be buried at a Los Angeles cemetery on Tuesday, shortly before the gala tribute.

LA's acting mayor Jan Perry confirmed that Jacko's funeral will take place at Forest Lawn Cemetery at 3:00pm GMT, two hours before the memorial service at the downtown Staples Centre.

The funeral will end speculation that Michael's family may wait to clear legal hurdles to bury the King of Pop at his Neverland Ranch, his fantasy estate north of Los Angeles.