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A Legend’s Death At 89

Instagram / Paris Jackson

On June 27, 2018, Joseph Walter Jackson died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Granddaughter Paris Jackson (Michael’s daughter) took to Instagram to post a tribute in which she called him “one of the greatest patriarchs to ever live.” She added, “None of us would be anywhere near where we’re at if it weren’t for you.”

Paris also revealed that she was with her grandfather when he took his last breaths and shared a photo of her hand holding his. “Being able to tell you everything i needed to tell you before saying goodbye was such a blessing.”