Michael Jackson is said to be living on a diet of gravy, painkillers and
biscuits.

The cash-strapped star – who settled a £4.7 million court case against
Sheikh Abdulla Al-Khalifa at the weekend – is apparently surviving on the
bizarre diet after his spending habits spiralled out of control.

Jackson’s financial woes are said to be a result of him blowing £1 billion
on luxuries such as a Ferrari car and the entire stock from antiques shops
and comic book stores he has visited.

Sources close to the ‘Thriller’ singer say he is a “millionaire who lives
like a billionaire”.

However, the 50-year-old’s family lawyer Brian Oxman insists the star is in
excellent health and is not struggling financially.

He said: “Michael is in excellent financial shape. We should all be so
fortunate to have his problems.

“He lives a pretty simple lifestyle these days. The extravagances are in the
past. He is very low-key, but he is happy and doing well.”

WENN