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Joe Jackson suffers stroke

Jackson had reportedly woken up feeling dizzy and unable to see, according to TMZ.

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The Jackson family patriarch, whose kids include Janet Jackson and the late Michael Jackson, endured the health setback on his 87th birthday while in Sao Paulo, Brazil on July 26, reported Us magazine.

Family sources reveal doctors are now running tests and debating whether to send the talent manager back to America for further medical treatment.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Brazilian hospital says Joe Jackson — the father of the late Michael Jackson and the patriarch of the musical family — suffered a stroke while visiting the South American nation.

Hours earlier, Joe’s daughter Janet shared a touching message with her social media followers. “I want to tell the world, I love and honor you”.

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“Wishing you an Exciting Happy 87th Birthday!” At the time, he complained about pains in his head as well as difficulties in standing up and was under observation at a hospital in Las Vegas, according to US Weekly.

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