Katherine Jackson

Katherine Esther Jackson (née Scruse; May 4, 1930) is the matriarch of the Jackson family of entertainers that includes her children Michael and Janet Jackson. Michael dedicated his 1982 album ''Thriller'' to her. Janet did the same with her 1989 album ''Rhythm Nation 1814''. In 1985, acknowledging the positive impact on her children's successful music careers, national urban magazine ''Essence'' honored her as "Mother of the Year". Provided by Wikipedia