Joe Jackson, the father of Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, was admitted to a Brazilian hospital after suffering a stroke on Saturday.

Jackson, who was in Brazil to celebrate his 87th birthday, was diagnosed with a stroke associated with cardiac arrhythmia, the Albert Einstein hospital in Brazil said in an e-mailed statement on Monday.

Joe Jackson who is now responding to treatment posted a thank you message on his website to fans for their support and prayers;

“To my family, friends, acquaintances and fans all over the world. I want to thank you all for your prayers, unwavering support and kind well wishes during these trying times. Through God’s intervention the wonderful Doctors, Nurses and caretakers at the Albert Einstein Sao Paulo hospital have taken great care of me. God willing, I should be able to make a quick recovery and travel back home soon. Thank you all once again for your prayers and support. ”

We wish him a speedy recovery!!!