Tito was the third of the nine Jackson siblings, including global pop icon Michael Jackson.
Tito Jackson, member of the pop group the Jackson 5, has died at the age of 70, his sons say.
Tito was the third of the nine Jackson siblings, including global pop icon Michael Jackson.
Tito Jackson was a member of the Jackson 5 group, and in later years also pursued a solo career.
In a statement shared on Instagram, Tito’s sons TJ, Taj, and Taryll expressed their grief: „It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson, is no longer with us.“
„We are shocked, saddened, and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.“
The Jackson 5, consisted of brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael, rose to fame in the 1970s with chart-topping hits like „ABC“, „I Want You Back“, and „I’ll Be There.“
Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, the group became a defining act of the era.
Under the direction of their father, Joe Jackson, the family transitioned from humble beginnings in Gary, Indiana, to global fame.
