Tito Jackson, an early member of the renowned Jackson 5 and brother of the late Michael Jackson, has died at the age of 70.
Tito, known for timeless hits like “ABC and I Want You Back”, died on Monday, according to his sons, who confirmed the news in a distressing Instagram post.
The official cause of death has yet to be revealed. “Another music legend has died, and the Jackson family is in mourning”.
Tito shared the stage with Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael, the brothers who passed away in 2009.
Longtime Jackson family friend and manager Steve Manning confirmed Jackson’s passing to Entertainment Tonight on Monday.
The news was verified by his three sons, Taj, Taryll, and TJ Jackson, who were members of the R&B/pop group 3T during the 1990s, via an Instagram post.
They wrote, “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken,”. “Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.
“He will be missed tremendously. It will forever be ‘Tito Time” for us.
“Please remember to do what our father always preached and that is ‘Love One Another’. We love you Pops.”
Hits from The Jackson 5 included ABC, I Want You Back, and The Love You Save.
Written by Jennifer Amarachi
