Michael Jackson's Father Joe Passes Away - Then His Net Worth Is Revealed... (2024)

Joe Jackson, the father of legendary singers Michael and Janet Jackson, passed away on Wednesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 89. Now, his net worth has been revealed, and it may come as a bit of a surprise.

Celebrity Net Worth states that Jackson was worth $500,000 at the time of his death. This seems a bit low for a member of the Jackson family, given the immense wealth of his son Michael’s estate. However, while Jackson spent years managing his children in the group the Jackson 5, his relationship with them was rocky at times amidst allegations of abuse.

Jackson was born toSamuel Jackson and Crystal Lee King in 1928, and in his memoir, he described himself as a“lonely child that had only few friends.” He went on to marryKatherine Scruse, who was the mother to ten of his children:Maureen, Sigmund, Toriano, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, Brandon, Michael, Steven and Janet. He also had daughterJoh’Vonnie Jackson during an affair withCheryl Terrell.

Tributes have been pouring in for Jackson on Twitter, with one user writing,“God bless Joe Jackson! he wasn’t perfect but he and Ms. Katherine did miraculous things under hella pressure. #JoeJackson”

“Oh, he’s gone to be with his son Michael @Joe5Jackson passed away aged 89,” another added.

Michael’s daughter Paris Jackson also paid tribute to her grandfather in a post on Instagram:

RIP The HAWK. Joseph Jackson. spending those last few moments with you were everything. being able to tell you everything i needed to tell you before saying goodbye was such a blessing. everyone that came to visit you, came with love, respect, and so much pride in their hearts for you. proud of you, proud to be your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, proud to have your strength and share the dynasty you spent your life creating, and proud to be a jackson. you are the first true jackson. the legend that started it all. none of us would be anywhere near where we’re at if it weren’t for you. you are the strongest man i know. your life’s work will go down in history, as will you, to be known as one of the greatest patriarchs to ever live. i will cherish every moment with you til the day i die, especially our last moments. being able to hold your hand, lay with you and cuddle you, give you kisses all over your cheeks and forehead, meant more to me than you’ll ever know. quoting advice you gave me when i was a little kid and seeing your eyes light up, sharing stories my dad used to tell me about you, telling a joke and hearing you laugh for the last time.. my heart is full knowing we left each other in that way. i made you promise me you’ll come visit me. you agreed and i’m going to hold you to it. and i promised you that we will keep telling your story, over and over. to never be forgotten. my great grandchildren will know who joseph jackson is. i love you grandpa. so so so much that words can’t describe. i have immense gratitude for you, and always will. we all feel that way. thank you for everything. truly. rest in peace and transition. i’ll see you in my dreams very very soon.
A post shared by Paris-Michael K. Jackalope (@parisjackson) on Jun 27, 2018 at 4:51pm PDT