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Jackson 5 member Tito Jackson cause of death revealed as he dies age 70

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Updated 09:50 16 Sep 2024 GMT+1Published 09:15 16 Sep 2024 GMT+1

Jackson 5 member Tito Jackson cause of death revealed as he dies age 70

Tito Jackson's sons said they are 'shocked, saddened and heartbroken' by his death

Joe Yates

Joe Yates

Tito Jackson, brother of Michael Jackson, has died at the age of 70.

The former pop singer's death was confirmed by his sons via a statement on Instagram yesterday (September 15).

TJ, Taj and Taryll wrote: “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us.

Tito Jackson's passing was announced by his sons (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
Tito Jackson's passing was announced by his sons (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

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“We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being."

Tito was part of the pop group The Jackson 5, which included Michael, Jermaine, Marlon and Jackie, and was one of nine siblings.

While a cause of death has not been officially confirmed, Steve Manning, a friend of Tito and former Jackson family manager, told Entertainment Tonight that he believes his death was due to a heart attack he suffered while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma.

Just over two weeks ago Tito was pictured playing the guitar on stage during the Fool in Love Festival at Hollywood Park Grounds in Inglewood, California, on August 31.

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Tito Jackson playing guitar alongside The Jacksons - including Michael in the middle (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Tito Jackson playing guitar alongside The Jacksons - including Michael in the middle (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

While just on September 8, he appeared with his siblings Jackie and Marlon Jackson in Surrey, England, touring as The Jacksons.

They were due to play in Atlantic City, New Jersey, just next month on October 25, and exactly a week later in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Taking to Facebook just days before he died, Tito posted a message from Munich, Germany where he visited a memorial to Michael with his brothers.

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He wrote: “Before our show in Munich, my brothers Jackie, Marlon, and I, visited the beautiful memorial dedicated to our beloved brother, Michael Jackson.

"We’re deeply grateful for this special place that honors not only his memory but also our shared legacy. Thank you for keeping his spirit alive."

Tito pictured alongside his brother Michael Jackson (ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Tito pictured alongside his brother Michael Jackson (ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)

The Jackson 5 was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 after producing multiple No 1 hits in the 1970s - which include 'ABC', 'I Want You Back' and 'I’ll Be There'.

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His brothers launched solo careers, including Michael, who became one of the world’s biggest performers known as The King of Pop.

Michael died aged 50 on June 25, 2009.

Speaking to The Associated Press in December 2009, Tito said his younger brother’s death pulled the family closer together.

“I would say definitely it brought us a step closer to each other.

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“To recognise that the love we have for each other when one of us is not here, what a great loss."

Featured Image Credit: Getty/Dominik Bindl/Getty/ Michael Ochs Archives

Topics: Michael Jackson, Music

Joe Yates
Joe Yates

Joe is a journalist for UNILAD, who particularly enjoys writing about crime. He has worked in journalism for five years, and has covered everything from murder trials to celeb news.

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