Michael Jackson's children have their father's family at the top of their minds. The late King of Pop, who passed away in June 2009 aged 50, is survived by three children, Prince , 27, and Paris , 26, who he welcomed with ex-wife Debbie Rowe , plus Bigi , 22, who he welcomed via surrogacy. Following the sudden death of their uncle Tito Jackson , the third of ten Jackson children, aged 70 after a heart attack , the kids not only paid tribute, but shed light into their relationship with their seven surviving aunts and uncles.
In the wake of Tito's passing, Prince took to Instagram to honor him, sharing a stunning family photo. The snap sees him posing with four of his nine uncles and aunts — though there were a total of ten Jackson children born, one, Brandon, died within hours of his birth — Jackie , 73, La Toya, 68, Marlon , 67, plus two of Tito's three sons as well as the Jackson family matriarch, Katherine Jackson , who is 94. "Love you forever Poppa T," Prince wrote in the caption alongside a red heart emoji, and fans were quick to take to the comments section under the post with their condolences.
First, his cousin TJ Jackson , Tito's son with late ex-wife Delores "Dee Dee" Martes , wrote: "He always spoke so highly about you Prince and was so proud of the man you have become and your love for family. Thank you for being such a great nephew to him." MORE: Michael Jackson's chimpanzee Bubbles bit this young celebrity: 'I have a scar' MORE: Michael Jackson's son Bigi sh.