Paris Jackson says goodbye to grandfather Joe: 'I’ll see you in my dreams'

Paris Jackson is mourning the death of her grandpa, Joe Jackson.

The 20-year-old model and actress took to Instagram on Wednesday, hours after the 89-year-old Jackson Family patriarch died, to pay tribute to the music star and share her appreciation for getting to be by his side as they spent his final hours together.

"Spending those last few moments with you were everything," Paris wrote, alongside a photo of her hand holding her grandfathers in his hospital bed. "Being able to tell you everything I needed to tell you before saying goodbye was such a blessing."

Paris, who is the daughter of pop icon Michael Jackson, expressed how "proud" everyone in Joe's family is to "have your strength and share the dynasty you spent your life creating."

She also reflected on Joe's legacy, writing, "You are the first true Jackson. the legend that started it all. none of us would be anywhere near where we’re at if it weren’t for you."

"You are the strongest man i know. your life’s work will go down in history, as will you, to be known as one of the greatest patriarchs to ever live," She continued. "I will cherish every moment with you til the day i die, especially our last moments."

She went on to say that her "heart is full" knowing that she was able to be with him and talk with him until the end.

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RIP The HAWK. Joseph Jackson. spending those last few moments with you were everything. being able to tell you everything i needed to tell you before saying goodbye was such a blessing. everyone that came to visit you, came with love, respect, and so much pride in their hearts for you. proud of you, proud to be your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, proud to have your strength and share the dynasty you spent your life creating, and proud to be a jackson. you are the first true jackson. the legend that started it all. none of us would be anywhere near where we’re at if it weren’t for you. you are the strongest man i know. your life’s work will go down in history, as will you, to be known as one of the greatest patriarchs to ever live. i will cherish every moment with you til the day i die, especially our last moments. being able to hold your hand, lay with you and cuddle you, give you kisses all over your cheeks and forehead, meant more to me than you’ll ever know. quoting advice you gave me when i was a little kid and seeing your eyes light up, sharing stories my dad used to tell me about you, telling a joke and hearing you laugh for the last time.. my heart is full knowing we left each other in that way. i made you promise me you’ll come visit me. you agreed and i’m going to hold you to it. and i promised you that we will keep telling your story, over and over. to never be forgotten. my great grandchildren will know who joseph jackson is. i love you grandpa. so so so much that words can’t describe. i have immense gratitude for you, and always will. we all feel that way. thank you for everything. truly. rest in peace and transition. i’ll see you in my dreams very very soon.

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The mourning granddaughter also said that she made Joe promise that he'd "come visit" her from the afterlife, and recalled how she promised to "keep telling your story, over and over. to never be forgotten."

"My great grandchildren will know who joseph jackson is," Paris vowed. "I love you grandpa. so so so much that words can’t describe. i have immense gratitude for you, and always will. we all feel that way. thank you for everything."

"Rest in peace and transition," Paris concluded. "I’ll see you in my dreams very, very soon."

The Jackson Family patriarch died on Wednesday following a battle with terminal cancer. He had been in a Las Vegas hospital since last week, when his health took a turn for the worse.

Many in Joe's family have shared their respects and memories in the wake of his death, including grandson Prince Jackson, who paid tribute with a heartfelt message on Instagram.

"This man is and always will be an example of sheer willpower and dedication. He didn’t choose the path that was the easiest but he choose the path that was best for his family," Prince, 21, captioned a photo of himself and his grandpa.

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