Earlier today Joseph Jackson, the father of La Toya, Janet, Michael, Jermaine, Rebbie, Randy, Jackie, Marlon, Tito, Joh’Vonnie, and Brandon Jackson, passed away from pancreatic cancer.

Joe Jackson is remembered most for launching the Jackson family’s musical careers. Family members took to social media to express their condolences for the loss of Joe.

RIP to the king that made everything possible!!! I love you grandpa 🖤🖤 pic.twitter.com/SI1C7lUuG6

— RANDY JACKSON (@randyjacksonjr) June 27, 2018

I will always love you! You gave us strength, you made us one of the most famous families in the world. I am extremely appreciative of that, I will never forget our moments together and how you told me how much you cared. #RIP Joe Jacksonhttps://t.co/F5UfYjEgYx

— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) June 27, 2018