Tito Jackson dead at 70, 'heartbroken' children confirm

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: ABC News

September 16, 2024, 2:33 AM


Tito Jackson -- a member of the famous family band The Jackson 5 and brother to Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson -- died aged 70, his children confirmed on social media.

"It's with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us," his three sons -- Taj, Taryll and TJ -- wrote in an Instagram post.

"We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken," they wrote. "Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being."

"Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as 'Coach Tito' or some know him as 'Poppa T.' Nevertheless, 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."


The Jackson 5 pose for a studio portrait sitting on a bench in circa 1972 in Los Angeles, California...
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[Walleye]

1. I think he was the one who sang Charlie Chaplin's "Smile" at Michael's funeral. made me cry

[Oopsie Daisy]

3. Jermaine Jackson sang at Michael Jackson's funeral. (I can't keep the names straight in my head either.)

[Walleye]

4. Thank you, I could've looked that up.

[Oopsie Daisy]

6. Well you remember that someone sang Smile *

* ... I knew that, but had completely forgotten it until you reminded me. Memory is not as good as it once was.

[BumRushDaShow]

7. " (I can't keep the names straight in my head either.) "

With 9 kids (6 boys and 3 girls), it can be a chore!

I don't think Tito did much "solo" or "featured".

[hlthe2b]

2. End of an era with Michael's death, but Tito's loss only cements it.

He is believed to have suffered a heart attack driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma. Be at peace, Tito.

[BumRushDaShow]

8. Janet has been on tour

(I saw her at her "State of the World" tour back in 2017)

and you basically still have 7 of the 9 still out there.

[TommieMommy]

5. So sad for the family 🙏 my heart goes out to them

[sinkingfeeling]

9. R.I.P. i loved the Jackson Five. My favorite is "I'll Be There". "

[BumRushDaShow]

10. ...

ETA - they did sing it in the cartoon -

[Polybius]

11. Wow, didn't know he was 70 already

RIP.