Tito Jackson, a founding member of the iconic pop group the Jackson 5 and brother of the late Michael Jackson, has died at the age of 70. The cause of death has not yet been officially announced.
Tito performed with his brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael in the renowned group. He was recently in Munich ahead of a scheduled performance.
The Jackson 5, formed in 1964, achieved global success with hits like “ABC,” “The Love You Save,” and “I Want You Back.” Tito played guitar and provided backing vocals.
The group’s legacy includes a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They have sold over 150 million records worldwide.
Tito’s sons, Taj, Taryll, and TJ Jackson, confirmed his death in an Instagram post. “He will be missed tremendously,” they wrote.
Tributes poured in from fellow musicians and fans. Former Jackson 5 drummer Jonathan Moffett expressed his grief on social media.
Tito, the third-oldest Jackson sibling, was the final member of the group to release a solo single on the Billboard charts. He also toured with his brothers as The Jacksons in recent years.
The Jackson family has experienced significant loss in recent years, with the deaths of Michael Jackson in 2009 and their father, Joe Jackson, in 2018.