Tito Jackson of the Jackson 5 has passed away, according to a post written by his sons TJ, Taj and Taryll. Instagram slow Sunday. He was 70 years old.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson, is no longer with us,” they wrote.
The post continued, “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about and wanted the best for all. Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson of the legendary Jackson 5, others as 'Coach Tito' and some as 'Poppa T'. Either way, he will be missed. To us, this will always be 'Tito's Day.'”
“Remember the lesson our father always preached: 'Love one another.' We love you, Dad,” the statement concluded.
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Tito Jackson attends Michael Jackson's Diamond Birthday Celebration at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on August 29, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jackson is the third of nine children born to Joe and Katherine Jackson and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 as a member of the legendary band The Jackson 5, a family singing group that produced numerous number one hits in the 1970s, including “ABC,” “I Want You Back” and “I'll Be There.”
The Jackson 5 performing on their own TV special, September 19, 1971. (Getty)
Tito, Jackie and Marlon are performing as The Jacksons, and upcoming concerts include October 25 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and November 1 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Tito Jackson attends the 2017 BMI London Awards held at The Dorchester in London, England on October 9, 2017. (Photo by Dave J. Hogan/Getty Images for BMI)
Jackson's death was first reported by Entertainment Tonight on Sunday.
