The family of Michael Jackson's brother, Tito Jackson, announced his death on Sunday.
of announcement The announcement was made via social media, with Jackson's three sons, Taj, TJ and Taryll, posting a joint statement on Instagram: “It is with great sadness that we announce that our beloved father, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson, is no longer with us,” they wrote on Instagram. caption “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their wellbeing,” she wrote in the post, along with several photos of her father.
“Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson of the legendary Jackson 5, some of you may know him as 'Coach Tito' and some of you may know him as 'Poppa T'. Either way, he will be truly missed,” the caption read. “We will always know him as 'Tito's Day'. Remember what my dad always preached: 'Love one another.' We love you, dad.”
At the time of writing, an official cause of death has not been announced.
CARDIFF, WALES – OCTOBER 8: Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson and Marlon Jackson perform in memory of the late Michael Jackson during the Michael Forever Tribute Concert held at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales on October 8, 2011. (Photo by Samir Hussain/WireImage)
(Left) Jackie Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson and Tito Jackson of the Jacksons (aka the Jackson Five) pose for a studio group photo in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in 1977. (Photo: Gisbert Hanekroot/Redferns)
BAKU, Azerbaijan – JULY 26: Tito Jackson of the Jackson Five performs during the DreamFest International Music Festival 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan on July 26, 2024. DreamFest features dozens of musicians on three stages over six days at Sea Breeze Resort. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)
BAKU, Azerbaijan – JULY 26: Tito Jackson of the Jackson Five performs during the DreamFest International Music Festival 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan on July 26, 2024. DreamFest features dozens of musicians on three stages over six days at Seabreeze Resort. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)
Jackson is the older brother of the late Michael Jackson and formed the family group “Jackson 5.” The band wasA.B.C.”, “The Love You Save”, and “I Want You Back”. (RELATED: Blanket Jackson tries to stop her grandmother from spending Michael Jackson's estate)
Since the band's breakup, Jackson has recorded two albums, the most recent of which, Tito Time, was released in 2016.
RIP.
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