Tito Jackson, a member of the famous family band The Jackson 5 as well as brother to Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, has passed at the age of seventy (70).
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| From Left: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Tito Jackson, Taryll Jackson, Jackie Jackson and Marlon Jackson of Jackson 5 and The Jacksons perform on stage in Inglewood, California, United States (US) in August, 2024. Photo: Getty Images |
People.com reports:
According to Entertainment Tonight (who was first to report the news), Jackson died on Sunday, Sept. 15 after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Leading up to his death, Tito had been performing with brothers Jackie Jackson and Marlon Jackson as The Jacksons, and had shows in Scotland, California and England over summer 2024.
Earlier, while in Munich, Germany, Tito alongside The Jackson brothers visited the beautiful memorial dedicated to Michael Jackson, “our beloved brother”.
Tito wrote: “Before our show in Munich, my brothers Jackie, Marlon, and I, visited the beautiful memorial dedicated to our beloved brother, Michael Jackson. We’re deeply grateful for this special place that honors not only his memory but also our shared legacy. Thank you for keeping his spirit alive.”
