Joe Jackson, patriarch of Jackson 5 family, dies aged 89
- 6 years ago
Joe Jackson, the father and manager to music legends, Michael and Janet Jackson and the Jackson 5, has died at the age of 89.
He was reported to have died on Wednesday in a hospital in Las Vegas, where he was being treated for terminal pancreatic cancer.
Jackson was a key part in his children's early successes, but internal strife within the family became more apparent as time went on, especially after Michael's solo career.
Joe Jackson was criticized for beating his children and various estrangements and court battles over money were on full display to the public.
He is survived by his wife Katherine and nine of his 11 children.
He was reported to have died on Wednesday in a hospital in Las Vegas, where he was being treated for terminal pancreatic cancer.
Jackson was a key part in his children's early successes, but internal strife within the family became more apparent as time went on, especially after Michael's solo career.
Joe Jackson was criticized for beating his children and various estrangements and court battles over money were on full display to the public.
He is survived by his wife Katherine and nine of his 11 children.