Tito Jackson of ‘Jackon 5’ dies at the age of 70
The Jackson 5 guitarist passed away on Sunday (15 September).
Former Jackson 5 member, Tito Jackson. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/David Sedlecký
Tito Jackson has passed away at the age of 70.
He was one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, alongside global superstar Michael.
“It’s with a heavy heart that we announce that our beloved father, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us,” a joint statement by his sons TJ, Taj and Taryll reads.
“We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.”
Tito had several hit songs with the Jackson 5 in the 1970s, including ABC, I Want You Back, and I’ll Be There.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
Messages of condolences to the family and tributes to the late artist flooded social media.
RIP Tito Jackson. Without his courage to defy his dad & pick up his guitar, we might not have witnessed the birth of the Jackson 5 or seen Michael Jackson become the greatest entertainer. Tito’s talent as a guitarist was the foundation of it all 🤍🕊️pic.twitter.com/wJE4PVJNIG
— 𝓥𝓮𝓻𝓸𝓷𝓲𝓬𝓪💫 | MJ fan (@iamveronica777) September 16, 2024
There is great sadness in my heart tonight - I just found out that my brother in heart and spirit, Tito Jackson has passed. I’m stunned, devastated and speechless. I love you, Tito. My most sincere love & prayers for the entire Jackson family. I love you all VERY much. pic.twitter.com/KnO3Gp9uqM
— Jonathan Moffett (@jsugarfootm) September 16, 2024
Tito Jackson has sadly passed away at the age of 70 💔 pic.twitter.com/IwVz0pF4Yd
— 𝓥𝓮𝓻𝓸𝓷𝓲𝓬𝓪💫 | MJ fan (@iamveronica777) September 16, 2024
— rest easy, tito jackson. you’re reunited with your baby brother now. 🥺🌹🕊️ pic.twitter.com/xfow1r40Gp
— 𝓚. . 𓂃 ଓ ․ 𓈒 (@filmsbratz) September 16, 2024