UPDATED: Jackson Family Patriarch Joe Jackson Dead At 89
(Undated) — Joe Jackson, the father of pop stars Michael and Janet Jackson, is dead at the age of 89, TMZ reports. He was recently hospitalized for cancer. Jackson was the manager of The Jackson 5, starring Michael and his brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Randy, and Marlon. The group became a hit in the late 60s and early 70s with hits like “I Want You Back,” “ABC” and “I’ll Be There.” However, success came at a price. Michael Jackson claimed he was physically and emotionally abused by his father. Joe Jackson made a public appearance in 2015 alongside Janet as she accepted the Ultimate Icon award at the BET Awards.
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06-27-2018 09:15:04
Joe Jackson Dies
(Los Angeles, CA) — The father of Michael and Janet Jackson has passed away. Joe Jackson’s family tells TMZ he died last night in Los Angeles. He was 89-years-old. The website reported last week that Jackson was spending his final days in a hospital with terminal cancer.
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