Jackson mum 'slams Joe for death claim'

Katherine Jackson has spoken out against ex-husband Joe after he blamed her for Michael's death.

Joe told the News of the World on Sunday that he repeatedly urged Katherine to "go in and... keep [Michael] cheered up" and claimed that her failure to intervene for fear of invading the star's privacy is what led to his death.

However, Katherine's attorney Adam Streisand called Joe's allegations "outrageous" and said that his behaviour is inappropriate, reports Access Hollywood.

"The world knows Mrs Jackson has always been a loving and caring mother and grandmother, and she had a very special relationship with Michael," Streisand said.

He added: "The world also knows who Joe Jackson is and he seems bent on never letting us forget."

Michael died in June 2009 after suffering a heart attack.