Nutritionist: Jackson begged for sedatives for insomnia (CNN) Michael Jackson suffered from severe bouts of insomnia and pleaded for a powerful sedative despite knowing its harmful effects, a nutritionist who worked with the singer said Tuesday.
Insomnia-plagued Michael Jackson begged for sedative (Chicago Tribune) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson was so distraught over persistent insomnia in recent months that he pleaded for a powerful sedative despite warnings it could be harmful, says a nutritionist who was working with the singer as he prepared his comeback bid.