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M.J's father is doing fine after suffering stroke in Brazil

Taj Jackson has assured fans that his grandfather, Joe Jackson is doing 'a lot better' after suffering stroke in July

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Joe Jackson is 'doing a lot better' after having a stroke on his visit to Brazil in July, Taj Jackson says about his grandfather.

"Prognosis is good," said Taj of the 87-year-old Jackson patriarch during an interview Tuesday [September 29] at the family's Encino, California estate.

"He's strong and at the same time he's got Jackson hard-headedness of like when you're supposed to take it easy, not taking it easy. So that's the only thing I worry about," said Taj, who is also Michael Jackson's nephew.

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Making an appearance at an event to promote their reality docuseries, The Jacksons: Next Generation, Taj, along with brothers TJ and Taryll Jackson, sons of Tito, one of the original Jackson Five, said:

"I think my uncle [Joe] would be proud of the show because we're honest and real and I think he knows at the core we're all about family and love," said TJ. "I think sometimes you have to show your wounds and your imperfections so people can relate to it."

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Along with his nephews, Michael Jackson's children, Prince, Paris and Blanket, and mother, Katherine Jackson, are also featured in the Lifetime series premiering October 2.

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