Joe Jackson is on his deathbed, reports say

Joe Jackson is reportedly at the end stages of a battle with cancer.  (AP)

Joe Jackson has been hospitalized with terminal cancer and is near death, according to multiple reports.

TMZ reported Friday that the father of Michael Jackson has been battling terminal cancer for "some time" but is "at the end stages."

According to the outlet, his wife Katherine and some of his children and grandchildren have flown in to be by his side. Jackson's famous brood includes Randy Jackson, Janet Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Jermaine Jackson and more. 

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