Sad news out of the music world today, as Joe Jackson, the father of legendary entertainers Michael and Janet Jackson has passed away at the age of 89.
It was reported last week that Jackson was battling pancreatic cancer and had been given a grim prognosis by doctors.
Jackson is survived by his wife Katherine, as well as his sons Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Randy, and daughters Rebbie, La Toya and Janet.