Joe Jackson, father of music legends Michael and Janet Jackson, passed away on Wednesday after he had been in hospital for terminal pancreatic cancer. He was 89. According to a report in the BBC, that quoted a person close to the family confirming Joe Jackson's death, he died two days after the death anniversary Michael Jackson.

Taj Jackson, Joe's grandson, also confirmed his death in a tweet. Joe Jackson is survived by Katherine, 88, and nine of his 11 children. "Five sons - Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael - became the Jackson 5, joined at times by younger brother Randy, who also pursued a solo career.