Joe Jackson Suffers Mild Stroke in Las Vegas

Katherine Jackson said to be on her way to be with him

A spokesperson for Michael Jackson’s father Joe Jackson, says the musical family head has suffered a mild stroke. Jackson went to a Las Vegas hospital last Wednesday night after he had trouble standing up and walking, the spokesperson said. The 83-year-old was having pains in his head by was feeling fine on Thursdays and was expected to be released from the hospital on Friday. Wife Katherine Jackson, who lives in Los Angeles, where she cares for their late pop star son’s children, was reportedly on her way to Las Vegas to be with her husband. Joe Jackson has had two small strokes before this, the spokesperson said. (Associated Press)

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