Mick Jagger's father dies

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The 93-year-old father of Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger, a former fitness instructor partly responsible for his son's athletic prowess on stage, has died of pneumonia in England, a spokesman said.

Basil "Joe" Jagger, a physical education teacher who helped popularise basketball in Britain, died at a hospital in Kingston, Surrey, about a week after he was injured during a fall at his home.

His son, currently on tour with the Stones in North America, flew to England late last week, but returned in time for a show in Las Vegas on Saturday. Jagger, 63, was unusually chatty on stage, but -- as is his custom -- he did not mention any personal matters.

The elder Jagger gave his son his first taste of showbiz when he was a youngster, by casting him in a sports TV show. Footage survives of a young Mike -- as he was known then -- engaged in various healthy pursuits.

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Sad news for Mick Jagger. May his father rest in peace.

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[xchrom]

1. that is so sad! my heart and condolences goes out to

the jagger family -- and my profoundest gratitude to the elder jagger for the gift that his son is to the world of rock.

[Greeby]

2. Damn

:(

[Ken Burch]

3. 93 years! That's a damn good run, all in all...

Will Mick still be in spandex at that age?

My condolences to the Jagger family.

[BlueStater]

4. I'm sorry to hear that

He and his family have my condolences.

[Kablooie]

5. Shame his dad never lived long enough to see his success.

[Jack Rabbit]

6. Condolences to Mick

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[Greeby]

7. I must confess, when I first saw this headline, I thought:

"Mick's old man was still alive?"
Longevity must run in the family, lucky buggers

[Raine]

8. Sympathy to Mick nt