Joe Jackson Is Dead: Janet & Michael Jackson Father Dies Of Cancer In LA Home At 89

Music star Janet Jackson is bereaved.

Her father, Joe Jackson lost his long time battle with cancer at his family home in LA  today.

According to family sources, Joe died exactly 2 days after the 9th rememberance anniversary of his son, late Michael Jackson.

A source close to the Johnson family told Radar Online today that Joe’s health took a worst turn today and died before they could rush him to the hospital.

The deceased who moved to California in 1968 helped his sons put together  The Jackson 5 group and supervised the group before taking a break from music.

Shortly after quitting music, the patriarch helped his youngest son, Randy Jackson and daughter Janet Jackson establish their music careers.

Joe who gave  up the ghost at the age of 89 today is survived by many children, grand children and great grand kids.

May his soul rest in peace.