Following the news that Joe Jackson – the father and original manager of the singing sensations the Jackson 5 and Janet Jackson – had died on Wednesday (June 27) at 89, reactions from the Jackson family and the music world seemingly took over the twitterverse. Jackson is said to have had stage four pancreatic cancer. The controversial patriarch died at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, Nev., where he lived.
We’ve selected several to share with our readers.
From his daughter, La Toya, now 62-years-old…
Precious moments I will always cherish! I love you! #RIP
Joe Jackson pic.twitter.com/3kUWg1ffrX— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) June 27, 2018
In a lengthy Instagram post, Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, 20, wrote in part: “spending those last few moments with you were everything. being able to tell you everything i needed to tell you before saying goodbye was such a blessing. everyone that came to visit you, came with love, respect, and so much pride in their hearts for you. i promised you that we will keep telling your story, over and over. to never be forgotten. my great grandchildren will know who joseph jackson is. i love you grandpa.”
Another grandchild, Tito Jackson’s son, Taj, urged observers to “let us grieve without the nastiness”…
Disgusted by some of the comments I’m reading about my grandpa Joe by those who didn’t even know him. Please don't just regurgitate what you were spoon fed by the press. Joe was loved by our ENTIRE family and our hearts are in pain. Let us grieve without the nastiness.#ripthehawk
— Taj Jackson (@tajjackson3) June 27, 2018
He followed that up with another tweet…
Thank you Grandpa for the amazing strength, determination and pride you showed this family. The Jackson legacy would not exist without you.
I lost a grandfather but heaven gained The Hawk. https://t.co/PagFmSW2Q6— Taj Jackson (@tajjackson3) June 27, 2018
From the Apollo Theater in Harlem, where the Jackson 5 first appeared at Amateur Night in Feb. 1968
REMEMBERING THE LEGENDARY JOE JACKSON • 1928-2018 pic.twitter.com/iYATAfx2Uk
— Apollo Theater (@ApolloTheater) June 27, 2018
My thoughts, prayers and love go out to my friends the Jackson family. May the Lord give you comfort and peace with the loss of your husband and father Joe Jackson.
— Jimmy Osmond (@jimmyosmond) June 27, 2018
I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Joe Jackson. My heartfelt sympathy is with all the Jackson family. I wish them love, comfort and peace through their loss.
With My Sincerest Condolences,
Paula— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) June 27, 2018
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