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Paris Jackson, (L), Prince Michael Jackson I and Prince Michael Jackson II on stage during the memorial service for Michael Jackson at Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 7, 2009. The "King of Pop" died in Los Angeles on June 25 at age 50. (UPI Photo Photo/Mark J. Terrill/Pool) 
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Published: July 8, 2009 at 9:38 AM

LOS ANGELES, July 8 (UPI) -- The cause of Michael Jackson's death has been listed as "deferred" on his death certificate while officials await the results of toxicology tests.

People.com said the pop star's official death certificate was issued Tuesday, the same day his family held a private funeral and attended a televised public memorial for him.

The document also noted Forest Lawn Cemetery in Los Angeles temporarily has "disposition" of the singer's body. But where Jackson is to be buried has not been disclosed, People.com said.

The iconic singer died of cardiac arrest June 25 after a suspected prescription drug overdose. He was 50.

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