Tito Jackson performed with siblings Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael – who went on to become a pop megastar and died in 2009
By Kehinde Okeowo
Tito Jackson, an original member of The Jackson 5 and brother of late ace singer, Michael Jackson, has passed on at the aged 70.
His death was confirmed in a heartfelt Instagram post that was shared on Monday by his sons.
Taking to social media platform, his three sons, Taj, Taryll and TJ Jackson, who were themselves an R’n’B/pop trio, 3T, in the 1990s, said they are still in shock.
“We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken,” they wrote. “Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.”
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They continued, “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.”
Also confirming his demise, Steve Manning, a long-time Jackson family friend and former Jackson family manager, told Entertainment Tonight that the music legend died on Monday.
Tito performed with siblings Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael – who went on to become a pop megastar and died in 2009.
The group tagged the ‘Jackson 5‘ produced hit songs such as ABC, The Love You Save and I Want You Back.
