The Jackson 5’s Tito Jackson has died, according to an Instagram post from his sons TJ, Taj and Taryll late Sunday. He was 70.
“We are sad to announce that our beloved father and 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 amazing man who cared about everyone and their well-being. Some of you may have known him as Tito Jackson of the legendary Jackson 5, some may have known him as ‘Coach Tito’ and some may have known him as ‘Poppa T’. Regardless, he will be missed terribly. It will forever be ‘Tito Time’ for us.”
“Remember what your father always preached: ‘Love one another.’ We love you, Pops,” the statement concluded.
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Tito Jackson attends the Michael Jackson Diamond Birthday Celebration at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on August 29, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jackson was 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 Jackson 5. The family vocal group had several No. 1 hits in the 1970s, including “ABC,” “I Want You Back,” and “I’ll Be There.”
“The Jackson 5” appear in their own TV special. September 19, 1971. (Getty)
Tito, Jackie and Marlon perform under the name The Jacksons, with upcoming concerts scheduled for October 25 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and November 1 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Tito Jackson attends the BMI London Awards at The Dorchester on October 9, 2017 in London, England. ((Photo courtesy of Dave J Hogan/Getty Images for BMI))
Jackson’s death was first reported Sunday by Entertainment Tonight.
