( CNN ) -- Joe Jackson , the Jackson family patriarch , suffered a stroke Thursday morning and is being treated in a Las Vegas hospital , a source close to the Jackson family said . Jackson , 83 , '' is in very good spirits '' and expects to be sent home from the hospital Friday , said the source , who asked not to be identified . The `` mild '' stroke is similar to two others he suffered in the past five years , another source close to Jackson said . Joe Jackson created and managed the Jackson 5 , the legendary R & B and pop group made up of his sons , including Michael Jackson . Although he is still married to Jackson matriarch Katherine Jackson , they live separately . He has a home in Las Vegas , while his wife lives in Calabasas , California , with Michael Jackson 's three children . Despite his age , Jackson remains active in developing and promoting several businesses and products . Michael Jackson 's assistant accuses promoter in star 's death .
Joe Jackson , 83 , '' is in very good spirits '' following a stroke , a source says . It is Jackson 's 3rd `` mild '' stroke in five years , another source says . He created the Jackson 5 , the legendary R & B and pop group made up of his sons .