Tito Jackson, Member Of Jackson 5, Dies At 70

Tito Jackson, a member of the Jackson 5 has died at 70.

 

Glamtush reports that Tito Jackson, an original member of the legendary Jackson 5 and older brother of the late pop superstars Michael Jackson and Janet, has died at 70.

 

Known for his timeless hits like ABC and I Want You Back, Tito’s death was confirmed by his sons in a heartfelt Instagram post on Monday.

 

“It”s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us,” his sons Taj, Taryll and TJ, who form the music group 3T, posted on Instagram alongside a photo of them with their father.

“We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being,” they said.

“Please remember to do what our father always preached and that is ‘Love One Another.’ We love you Pops. Your boys, Taj, Taryll and TJ.”

Family friend Steve Manning told Entertainment Tonight that Tito died of an apparent heart attack on Sunday while driving from New Mexico to his home in Oklahoma.

Tito had recently been performing in Germany, England and California with his brothers Marlon and Jackie as The Jacksons.

Tito was an original member of the family group The Jackson 5, along with brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael.

 

Younger brother Michael, who went on to solo superstardom, died in 2009 at the age of 50.

Tito, along with his brothers in The Jackson 5, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 by fellow Motown legend Diana Ross.

In 2016 he became the last of the Jackson siblings to have a solo Billboard hit, charting with the single “Get It Baby,” followed by his debut solo album “Tito Time.”

His second album — and first blues one — “Under Your Spell” was released in 2021 and featured special guests including George Benson, Bobby Rush and Stevie Wonder.

Tito is survived by his three sons. His former wife, their mother Dolores died in 1994.

 

GLAMTUSH

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