Michael Jackson’s Father, Joe, Critically Ill: Family Gather by His Bedside

Joe Jackson’s health took a turn for the worse today. The patriarch of the famous Jackson family, who was said to have been faring better healthwise, had gone for a checkup when his health deteriorated.

According to TMZ:

“Sources close to the family tell TMZ Joe was scheduled for some tests with his personal doctor
Friday. However, Joe became weak during the tests and struck a high fever. We’re told that’s when his doc admitted Joe to the hospital … where he’s been ever since.

We’re told 87-year-old Joe still has a high fever, and docs can’t pinpoint exactly what’s wrong.”