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Jackson 5 Legend Passes Away at 70, Sons Share Heartfelt Tribute
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- Tito Jackson of the Jackson 5 has died at the age of 70.
- His sons TJ, Taj, and Taryll announced his passing on Instagram.
- Tito was inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 as a member of the Jackson 5.
Tito Jackson, a cherished member of the legendary Jackson 5, has passed away at the age of 70. The news was confirmed by his sons TJ, Taj, and Taryll in a heartfelt Instagram post late Sunday.
“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us,” they wrote.
The sons expressed their deep sorrow and admiration for their father, stating:
“We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being. 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.”
They concluded their message with a poignant reminder of their father’s philosophy:
“Please remember to do what our father always preached and that is ‘Love One Another.’ We love you Pops.”
Tito Jackson was the third of nine children born to Joe and Katherine Jackson. He was inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 alongside his brothers as part of the Jackson 5. The group was known for producing several No. 1 hits in the 1970s, including “ABC,” “I Want You Back,” and “I’ll Be There.”
Despite the loss, Tito, Jackie, and Marlon had continued to perform as The Jacksons. They had upcoming concerts scheduled for Oct. 25 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Nov. 1 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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