Celebrities pay tribute to Joe Jackson shortly after he lost his battle with cancer, aged 89

Dozens of celebrities paid tribute to the legendary Joe Jackson on Wednesday after learning that he had lost his battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 89

Celebrities paid tribute to the legendary Joe Jackson on Wednesday after learning that he had lost his battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 89.

‘THE MAN…THE FAMILY …THE LEGEND! RIP JOE JACKSON and thank you for giving us the many gifts of talent from your family, not just to our community on a whole…but to the ENTIRE WORLD!!!’ talk show host Wendy Williams tweeted. 

Songstress Paula Abdul shared her condolences on Twitter.  

‘I am deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Joe Jackson. My heartfelt sympathy is with all the Jackson family. I wish them love, comfort and peace through their loss,’ Abdul wrote. 

Jackson passed away on Wednesday just a week after DailyMail.com revealed that the King of Pop’s father was on his deathbed and later hospitalized as he battled stage four pancreatic cancer.

A family source told DailyMail.com that Jackson, who had his wife Katherine by his side when he passed away, faded into unconsciousness on Tuesday.

Katherine made the decision to move Jackson into hospice care over the weekend as his health began to rapidly decline.

The patriarch of the Jackson family had voiced his desire to hold on through Monday said the family source, which marked the ninth anniversary of his son’s death.

  

'THE MAN...THE FAMILY ...THE LEGEND! RIP JOE JACKSON and thank you for giving us the many gifts of talent from your family, not just to our community on a whole...but to the ENTIRE WORLD!!!' talk show host Wendy Williams tweeted

‘THE MAN…THE FAMILY …THE LEGEND! RIP JOE JACKSON and thank you for giving us the many gifts of talent from your family, not just to our community on a whole…but to the ENTIRE WORLD!!!’ talk show host Wendy Williams tweeted

Songstress Paula Abdul shared her condolences on Twitter

Songstress Paula Abdul shared her condolences on Twitter

R&B singer R. Kelly, who has recently come under fire for sexual misconduct allegations as part of an alleged abusive cult, also shared a tribute on Twitter

R&B singer R. Kelly, who has recently come under fire for sexual misconduct allegations as part of an alleged abusive cult, also shared a tribute on Twitter

Jackson and his wife had been living apart for the past few years following a tumultuous 69-year relationship during which Jackson fathered a love child, had multiple affairs and was accused of abusing the couple’s children. 

R&B singer R. Kelly, who has recently come under fire for sexual misconduct allegations as part of an alleged abusive cult, also shared a tribute on Twitter. 

‘Joe Jackson took his 6 sons and 3 daughters from Gary, IN to the world. He made icons that are still impacting the world, today. Sad to hear about his passing. Rest in power,’ Kelly wrote with the addition of a hashtag, ‘#LegendsHonorLegends’.

Singer, Devonte Riley, thanked Jackson for being an influential individual in the music industry. 

‘Thank you for greatly influencing our musical history & culture through your family & children. Your involvements in the music industry has transcended many barriers that wouldn’t have been possible today. Your commitment will never go unheard,’ Riley tweeted. 

Diamond and Silk, two of President Donald Trump’s ‘most vocal supporters’ also paid tribute to Jackson. 

‘Joe Jackson the Patriarch of the Jackson family has died at age 89 Our condolences go out to the Jackson family,’ they wrote. 

Family members of Jackson also shared their thoughts on Twitter. 

Prince Michael Jackson paid tribute to his grandfather Jackson following his death, telling him to ‘fly free’.

The 21-year-old – son of Michael Jackson – posted the message on Twitter.

Family members of Jackson also shared their thoughts on Twitter

Family members of Jackson also shared their thoughts on Twitter

Prince Jackson shared a touching tribute for his grandfather Joe after the patriarch died on Wednesday at the age of 89

Prince Jackson shared a touching tribute for his grandfather Joe after the patriarch died on Wednesday at the age of 89

La Toya Jackson wrote that she will 'always' love her father on Twitter 

La Toya Jackson wrote that she will ‘always’ love her father on Twitter 

The Rev Jesse Jackson tweeted: 'Joe Jackson, brother beloved, patriarch & creator of one of the most talented American musical dynasties

The Rev Jesse Jackson tweeted: ‘Joe Jackson, brother beloved, patriarch & creator of one of the most talented American musical dynasties

Sharing a photograph of himself and his grandfather, Prince wrote: ‘This man is and always will be an example or 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,’ Prince wrote. 

Prince Michael Jackson paid tribute to his grandfather Jackson following his death, telling him to 'fly free'. The 21-year-old – son of Michael Jackson (pictured with Joe Jackson in 2005) – posted the message on Twitter

Prince Michael Jackson paid tribute to his grandfather Jackson following his death, telling him to ‘fly free’. The 21-year-old – son of Michael Jackson (pictured with Joe Jackson in 2005) – posted the message on Twitter

La Toya Jackson (left, with her father and Janet Jackson in 1983) also thanked her father for making the family one of the most famous in the world

La Toya Jackson (left, with her father and Janet Jackson in 1983) also thanked her father for making the family one of the most famous in the world

Joe Jackson is pictured with the Jackson 5 and their youngest brother Randy in 1970 

Joe Jackson is pictured with the Jackson 5 and their youngest brother Randy in 1970 

The father of Michael, Janet and their eight siblings had suffered poor health in recent years, suffering a stroke and three heart attacks in 2015, and had been battling cancer for some time before his death.

His grandson Taj also posted a tribute on Twitter.

He wrote: ‘Joe was loved by our ENTIRE family and our hearts are in pain.’

The Rev Jesse Jackson tweeted: ‘Joe Jackson, brother beloved, patriarch & creator of one of the most talented American musical dynasties.

‘We will remember him as long as his family’s music plays. Offering prayers and condolences to the Jackson family. #RIP #NeverCanSayGoodbye #JoeJackson.’

La Toya Jackson also thanked her father for making the family one of the most famous in the world.

She wrote on Twitter: ‘I will always love you!

‘You gave us strength, you made us one of the most famous families in the world.

‘I am extremely appreciative of that, I will never forget our moments together and how you told me how much you cared.

‘#RIP Joe Jackson.’



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