Grupas «Jackson 5» dibinātājs un popmūzikas zvaigznes Maikla Džeksona tēvs slimnīcā miris pēc cīņas ar vēzi, vēsta izlaides ziņu vietnes TMZ un ET.

Pats Džeksons jau pirms divām dienām socālā portāla «Twitter» kontā minēja savas gaidāmās nāves iespējamību.

Oficiālajā paziņojuma par Džeksona nāvi teikts: «Mēs esam dziļi apbēdināti par Džeksona kunga aiziešanu un izsakām visdziļāko līdzjūtību Ketrīnas Džekšones ģimenei. Džo bija spēcīgs cilvēks, kurš atzina savas nepilnības un varonīgi nogādāja savus dēlus un meitas no tērauda rūpnīcām uz pasaules popmūzikas virsotni.»

Cieņu aizgājušajam vectēvam izrādīja arī Maikla Džeksona meita Parisa Džeksone, publicējot attēlu, kurā slimnīcas gultā tur Džeksona roku. Komentārā mazmeita pateicās Džeksonam par kopā pavadītajiem brīžiem un izteica atvadu vārdus.

RIP The HAWK. Joseph Jackson. 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. proud of you, proud to be your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, proud to have your strength and share the dynasty you spent your life creating, and proud to be a jackson. you are the first true jackson. the legend that started it all. none of us would be anywhere near where we’re at if it weren’t for you. you are the strongest man i know. your life’s work will go down in history, as will you, to be known as one of the greatest patriarchs to ever live. i will cherish every moment with you til the day i die, especially our last moments. being able to hold your hand, lay with you and cuddle you, give you kisses all over your cheeks and forehead, meant more to me than you’ll ever know. quoting advice you gave me when i was a little kid and seeing your eyes light up, sharing stories my dad used to tell me about you, telling a joke and hearing you laugh for the last time.. my heart is full knowing we left each other in that way. i made you promise me you’ll come visit me. you agreed and i’m going to hold you to it. and 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. so so so much that words can’t describe. i have immense gratitude for you, and always will. we all feel that way. thank you for everything. truly. rest in peace and transition. i’ll see you in my dreams very very soon.

A post shared by Paris-Michael K. Jackalope (@parisjackson) on Jun 27, 2018 at 4:51pm PDT

Citā ierakstā Maikla Džeksona dēls Prinss Maikls Džeksons arī ievietoja fotogrāfiju ar vectēvu un rakstīja: «Lido brīvs, līdz mēs atkal tiksimies.»

This man is and always will be an example of sheer willpower and dedication. He didn’t choose the path that was the easiest but he choose the path that was best for his family. You taught me to take pride in the Jackson name and what it really means, you taught me dedication in the face of adversity and most of all you showed me strength and fearlessness. There is and never will be someone like you. Fly free and until we meet again The Hawk.

A post shared by Prince Jackson (@princejackson) on Jun 27, 2018 at 11:56am PDT

Džo Džeksons pēdējo gadu laikā ir cietis no veselības problēmām, 2015. gadā piedzīvojot insultu un trīs sirdslēkmes, gadu pēc tam pavadot slimnīcā.

Džeksonam un viņa sievai laulība nāca 10 bērni un viņi bija precējušies 60 gadus. Tāpat Džeksonam ir viena ārlaulības meita no sievietes, ar kuru viņam 25 gadus bija dēka.