Michael Jackson's Son Prince Shares Heartbreaking Message on 15th Anniversary of His Death

Prince Jackson is remembering his father.

On the 15th anniversary of Michael Jackson's death, his son—whose full name is Michael Joseph Jackson Jr.—took a moment to pen a bittersweet tribute to the late artist. 

"Miss you pops," the 27-year-old wrote on his June 25 Instagram Story, over an image of Michael performing alongside fans during the 1993 Super Bowl XXVII halftime show. "The world felt better with you in it."

Prince—who was 12 years old at the time of Michael's passing—also added the song "We Are The World" to his post, which was written in 1985 by the "Thriller" singer and Lionel Richie. 

And Prince—the eldest of Michael's three children, who also include Paris, 26, and Bigi, 21—was not the only family member to pay tribute to the King of Pop. 

Jackie Jackson, Michael's eldest brother and fellow Jackson 5 member, also shared a message on social media. Under a black and white image of himself with a young Michael, the 73-year-old wrote, "Hard to believe it's been 15 years without you. Miss you everyday."

Tito Jackson, the second eldest Jackson sibling, also shared a tribute to his brother. Under a black and white portrait of Michael, the 70-year-old shared the hashtags, "#15yearswithoutmichaeljackson #gonetoosoon #alwaysinourhearts #MJ4ever #missyoumuch #nowords."

For Prince, he's previously been open about the way he chooses to honor his late father, who died on June 24, 2009, of cardiac arrest. 

"I have photos of him and the uncles inside my house," he told E! News' Francesca Amiker in October 2022. "I have artistic paintings of him around my house. I like to lead my life with love, which is what he taught me and I try to help at least one person a day and I feel like that is a way of continuing his legacy." 

And soon, Michael's family, friends and fans will be able to see his life unfold in a new biopic titled Michael. And heading the film as the pop star himself is Michael's very own nephew Jaafar Jackson, the son of Jermaine Jackson and ex-wife Alejandra Loaiza.

And with the project underway, Prince recently gave an inside look into the filming process. 

"This project has had so many special moments for me and everyone involved," he captioned a February 13 picture of Jaafar in costume. "Special thanks to my cousin @jaafarjackson watching you perform and work your butt off is the closest I'll ever come to watching my dad in concert and it's been a dream come true! Proud of you cuz!"

And for more on Michael's children over the years, keep reading. 

Prince, Paris and Bigi attend the red carpet for the opening night of MJ: The Musical in March 2024.

Bigi appears with his brother Prince and friends at the Santa Monica Film Festival in February 2024. Michael's youngest son had won the award for Best Drama for his short film Rochelles, his directorial and screenwriting debut.

Prince and Bigi appear at their family's annual Thriller Night celebration in 2022.

Prince and Paris attend the Michael Jackson Diamond Birthday Celebration at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Prince and Paris appear together at the 2022 Harold and Carole Pump Foundation Gala at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. in August 2022.

Prince and Paris appear in a YouTube video in 2021.

Prince and Bigi appear at their family's annual Thriller Night celebration in 2019.

The two pose at Prince Jackson's Heal LA and TLK Fusion Present The 2nd Annual Costume For A Cause at Jackson Family Home on Oct. 27, 2017.

Walking hand-in-hand, the two attend the mothers2mothers and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Benefit Dinner on October 24, 2017 in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Prince wrote, "It was an honor to be a part of @officialsiggyjackson wedding with my sis @parisjackson."

The sibling showed off their silly side over the summer on Instragram.

The trio of siblings arrived at the Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour in Los Angeles on January 27, 2012. 

Prince and Paris attend the hand and footprint ceremony at Graumann's Chinese Theater in Los Angeles January 26, 2012.

Bigi, Prince Jackson and Paris appear together at the hand and footprint ceremony.

The duo stood together as they attended the press conference for Goin' Back To Indiana: Can You Feel It at the Majestic Star Hotel Lakeshore Ballroom on August 29, 2012 in Gary, Indiana. 

On Aug. 30, 2012, the siblings attended the St. Paul Saints Vs. The Gary SouthShore RailCats baseball game at U.S. Steel Yard in their father's hometown of Gary, Indiana.

The trio appeared on stage during the memorial service for their father at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 7, 2009.

The kids celebrate together with dad in this throwback pic shared by Prince.

Prince shared this family photo on what would have been Michael's 64th birthday on Instagram.

Prince, Paris and Bigi, then nicknamed Blanket, appear with their dad in this throwback pic the eldest of his children shared on what would have been his 64th birthday in 2022.