Happy birthday! Katherine Jackson turns 96 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary musician turns 96 on Monday, May. 4, 2026.

Michael Jackson's mother Katherine Jackson is celebrating her 96th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed musicians of her generation.

Popular musician Katherine Jackson has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 96th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Jackson, a cultural icon

Born Katherine Esther Jackson in Barbour County on May 4, 1930, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Jackson's not just a great musician, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Katherine hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Katherine Jackson as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 96.

Happy Birthday, Katherine, you're the best!

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