Tito Jackson, musician and member of the legendary Jackson family, has died aged 70. The news was confirmed by Steve Manning, a longtime friend of the Jackson family and former manager, in a statement to ET. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Jackson 5 perform I Want You Back.
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today While the official cause of death has not yet been determined, Manning speculates that Tito Jackson may have suffered a heart attack while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma. Further details are expected as updates continue to develop. Tito Jackson was a central figure in the Jackson family, known for his role as a guitarist and vocalist in the famous group, The Jackson 5.
Hi final Instagram post, four days prior to his death, showed Jackson and his brothers visiting a memorial for their late brother Michael Jackson. The “King of Pop” died in 2009 aged 50 of cardiac arrest caused by a lethal combination of sedatives and an anaesthetic. “Before our show in Munich, my brothers Jackie, Marlon, and I, visited the beautiful memorial dedicated to our beloved brother, Michael Jackson,” Tito wrote on Instagram on September 12.
“We’re deeply grateful for this special place that honours not only his memory but also our shared legacy. Thank you for keeping his spirit alive.” The Jackson brothers were on tour around Europe with dates to follow later in the year across the US.
Born Toriano Adaryll Jackson on October 15, 1953, Tito Jackson grew up in Gary, Indiana, .