AceShowbiz - The Jackson family has thanked the public for its support as they grieve the death of patriarch Joe Jackson.

The famous family, which includes superstar Janet Jackson, Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito of Joe's creation The Jackson 5, which also featured his late son Michael, released a joint statement to thank the public on Thursday, June 28, the day after the 89-year-old passed away in a Las Vegas hospice following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

"We mourn the loss of our father and celebrate the life of a man who sacrificed so much to give us the life and success we have today," the statement said, reported the Associated Press.

Despite Joe's tense relationships with some of his children - he was estranged from Michael when he died in 2009 - many of his children and grandchildren have paid tribute to him, including granddaughter Paris, and his daughter La Toya Jackson.

"I will always love you!" La Toya shared. "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 Jackson".

Grandson Randy Jackson Jr. shared an old photo of Joe posing beside a framed record plaque for Michael's classic 1979 album Off the Wall, and captioned it, "RIP to the king that made everything possible!!! I love you grandpa."

The family has yet to announce its plans for a memorial.