New York June 28 (IANS) Joe Jackson father of music legends Michael and Janet Jackson passed away on Wednesday after he had been in hospital for terminal pancreatic cancer. He was 89.
According to a report in the BBC that quoted a person close to the family confirming Joe Jackson s death he died two days after the death anniversary Michael Jackson.
Taj Jackson Joe s grandson also confirmed his death in a tweet.
Joe Jackson is survived by Katherine 88 and nine of his 11 children.
"Five sons - Jackie Tito Jermaine Marlon and Michael - became the Jackson 5 joined at times by younger brother Randy who also pursued a solo career.
"Three daughters - LaToya Rebbie and most famously Janet - all fashioned their own pop careers under Jackson s management with varying levels of recognition " the report said.
According to media reports some members of the family were unable to gain access to Joe Jackson in his final days.
"No one knew what was going on -- we shouldn t have to beg plead and argue to see our own father especially at a time like this " The Daily Mail quoted his son Jermaine Jackson as saying.
"We have been hurting. We were not being told where he was and couldn t get the full picture."

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