Michael Jackson: What Is Vitiligo, the Skin Condition That Affected the King of Pop?

For decades, fans around the world speculated about the dramatic changes in the appearance of Michael Jackson. As his skin tone became progressively lighter throughout the 1980s and 1990s, rumors and misinformation spread widely. However, medical records and statements from those close to the singer later confirmed that he suffered from vitiligo, a chronic skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide.