Tito Jackson, founding Member of the Jackson 5 and brother of the late Michael Jackson, has died. Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved Motown group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70. Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, which includes global superstars Michael and sister Janet.
The news was announced by his three sons TJ, Taj and Taryll, who Tito encouraged to form the pop group 3T, with their father as their manager. “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us. We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken.
Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.” Their statement continued: "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.
" An official cause of death is yet to be determined. Born on 15 October 1953, Toriano Adaryll “Tito” Jackson was the least-heard member of the group as a background singer who played guitar. The Jackson 5 included brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael.
The family group, which was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, became an international sensation in the late ’60s and early ’70s, wi.
