According to US media sources, Tito Jackson, the late Michael Jackson’s brother and a founding member of the renowned Jackson 5 pop group, passed yesterday at the age of 70.
The official reason of death is still unknown. Living and breathing, Tito shared the stage with his siblings Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael in the legendary group. The group, which was founded in 1964, became well-known all around the world because to singles including “ABC,” “The Love You Save,” and “I Want You Back.”
In 1980, The Jackson 5 received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 1997, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, having sold over 150 million records worldwide.
Longtime friend and former Jackson family manager Steve Manning confirmed Tito’s passing to Entertainment Tonight, saying that Jackson passed away on Monday. The three sons of Tito Jackson, Taj, Taryll, and TJ Jackson, who formed the R&B/pop group 3T in the 1990s, also shared the news on Instagram.
They wrote, “We are heartbroken, saddened, and shocked.” “Our father was a wonderful man who was concerned for everyone’s welfare.” The Jacksons had been touring, with Tito most recently joining Taryll, Jackie, and Marlon Jackson at the Fool in Love Festival at Hollywood Park Grounds in California on August 31.
Former Jackson 5 drummer Jonathan Moffett led social media tributes and shared his sorrow on X: “I just learned that my brother, Tito Jackson, has passed away. There is great sadness in my heart tonight.” I’m in complete shock, devastation, and silence. Tito, I adore you.
My deepest sympathies and best wishes are with the whole Jackson family. You are all so very loved by me. Among the Jackson siblings, which also include Janet and LaToya Jackson, Tito was the third oldest. In addition to his accomplishments with the Jackson 5, Tito had a prosperous solo blues music career.
With his 2016 smash “Get It Baby,” he was the final brother to have a solo song chart on Billboard.For the Jackson family and his devoted followers across the globe, his passing is the end of an era. They will always remember him for his lasting legacy and unwavering devotion to his family in addition to his musical accomplishments.
