Joe Jackson, father of greatest musical dynasty, dead at 89
Joseph Jackson, the father of the Jacksons musical dynasty died at 89 after battling cancer, on Wednesday (June 27) at hospice in Las Vegas, TMZ reports.
Since the news of his passing broke on yesterday morning, Joe’s fans and family members have been mourning his death, with many of his fellows stars taking to social media to share their condolences.
Randy Jackson Jr. was among the first bloodline members, who paid tribute to his grandfather on Twitter:
“RIP to the king that made everything possible!!! I love you grandpa,”
RIP to the king that made everything possible!!! I love you grandpa 🖤🖤 pic.twitter.com/SI1C7lUuG6
— RANDY JACKSON (@randyjacksonjr) June 27, 2018
On Wednesday afternoon, Prince Jackson released a statement alongside with a photo with Joe.
“This man is and always will be an example or sheer willpower and dedication,” his statement began.
“He didn’t choose the path that was the easiest but he choose the path that was best for his family. You taught me to take pride in the Jackson name and what it really means, you taught me dedication in the face of adversity and most of all you showed me strength and fearlessness. There is and never will be someone like you. Fly free and until we meet again The Hawk.”
R.I.P. joe Jackson the legend we will never forget
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) June 27, 2018
“I will always love you! You gave us strength, you made us one of the most famous families in the world..”
I will always love you! You gave us strength, you made us one of the most famous families in the world. I am extremely appreciative of that, I will never forget our moments together and how you told me how much you cared. #RIP Joe Jacksonhttps://t.co/F5UfYjEgYx
— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) June 27, 2018
THE MAN...THE FAMILY ...THE LEGEND! RIP JOE JACKSON and thank you for giving us the many gifts of talent from your family, not just to our community on a whole...but to the ENTIRE WORLD!!! #RIP pic.twitter.com/uOfKXQV4mP
— Wendy Williams (@WendyWilliams) June 27, 2018
RIP Joe Jackson.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 27, 2018
A tough, uncompromising, charming & complex man who drove his children from the mean, poor streets of Gary, Indiana to global stardom. But at what cost? He made no apologies when I interviewed him in 2013: ‘I did what I had to do to give them a better life.’ pic.twitter.com/WCz4mXHjYM
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