Joe Jackson, the father of Michael Jackson died at 89

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Back then in the glorious days.

Joseph Walter Jackson the father of Michael Jackson popularly known as Joe Jackson is died, at 89


Joe Jackson pursue a career in boxing but couldn't fulfill the dream. He will be remembered for the Jackson 5. Who were famous, especially Michael Jackson. And after some years, Janet Jackson. They were all his children, whom he brought their singing career to limelight.


Later in years, the media learnt that he was abusive to the children and which they reported. Michael Jackson later confirmed it in Oprah Winfrey show where he spoke openly about the abuse they received as children.

Joe own up that his method of punishment, of his children, is by whipping them with belts and switches.

He died June 27, 2018 after been hospitalised in Las Vegas in the final stages of pancreatic cancer.