The father of the late singer, Michael Jackson, had an artery burst behind his eye that caused temporary blindness and probably triggered a stroke, TMZ reported.
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One of the organizers of a party that brought Jackson to Brazil for his 87th birthday said he was doing well. His heart stopped beating for ten seconds and after he was revived, he was fitted with a pacemaker.
Joe Jackson and his family in 1971.
Joe has now released a statement on his website, updating his fans on his health and thanking them for their support and prayers.
He says the 87-year-old Jackson remains in the intensive care unit of the Albert Einstein Hospital, where he was admitted on Sunday. I want to thank you all for your prayers, unwavering support and kind well wishes during these trying times. God willing, I should be able to make a quick recovery and travel back home soon.
According to the news outlet, Jackson is in Brazil for his birthday party when the emergency occurred. The talent scout has been dining out and also became a member of the Corinthians Soccer Club.
Joe’s children have previously spoken out about their “abusive” upbringing, but their father insists he is “glad” he was a “tough” parent.
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“As best as I might notify from equally conversing with [Erika] and my findings of the family through the entire decades, Katherine was one that had genuinely unconditional love for Jordan and was usually there”, writer Bryan Monroe, who executed the final key meeting with Michael Jackson, told CNN.
