Celebrity Janet Jackson's Rehearsals for World Tour Interrupted After Joe Jackson's Stroke Janet Jackson's tour schedule has been put on hold so she can be with her father Joe, PEOPLE has learned By Naja Rayne and Melody Chiu Melody Chiu Instagram Twitter Melody Chiu is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE. She has been with the brand since 2009, editing, writing and reporting across all entertainment verticals. She oversees PEOPLE's music and events coverage and has written cover stories on Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Melissa McCarthy, Blake Shelton and Sandra Oh. The Los Angeles native graduated from the University of Southern California and has appeared on Extra!, The Talk, Access Hollywood and Good Morning America. People Editorial Guidelines Published on July 28, 2015 08:00 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Getty While her recently announced world tour will go on, Janet Jackson‘s rehearsal schedule has been interrupted following her father Joe Jackson’s stroke, PEOPLE has learned. The patriarch of the Jackson family suffered a stroke while celebrating his 87th birthday in Brazil on Saturday – and PEOPLE can confirm that his daughter was quick to put her rehearsals on hold to be by his side. Joe was admitted to Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital where he was treated and said to be in high spirits. On her 49th birthday in May, Janet announced her tour to fans in a video she released through her Twitter. The singer isn’t seen in the video, but her voice is played over the backdrop of a recording studio, telling fans what they can look forward to this year. “I’ve promised you’d hear it from my lips and now you will,” Janet said in the video. “This year: new music, new world tour, a new movement. I’ve been listening, let’s keep the conversation going.” Despite her family emergency, Janet’s Unbreakable World Tour is moving forward, and she will return to rehearsals after spending time with her father. On Monday, Joe released a statement to his fans through his websites, thanking them for their support. “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,” he wrote. “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.”