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Joe Jackson, father of Michael, dies aged 89

Joe Jackson, seen here with his son Michael, had been in hospital for terminal cancer. [Reuters]

Joe Jackson, the father of music legends Michael and Janet Jackson, has died at age 89, his family said.

Jackson passed away early on Wednesday morning. He had been in hospital for terminal pancreatic cancer, according to media reports.

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