Los Angeles:
Tito Jackson, member of the legendary Jackson 5 and the third oldest child of the famous Jackson family, is no more. Tito breathed his last last Sunday at the age of 70, Variety reported, citing information from Entertainment Tonight. The news of Tito’s death was confirmed by Steve Manning, a longtime friend and partner of the Jackson family.
Manning told the publication he believed Tito suffered a heart attack while driving on the road trip, adding that the cause of death was officially undetermined.
He had recently appeared with brothers Marlon and Jackie under the Jacksons’ auspices, including a date as recently as a week ago in England. In recent years, he had also recorded and performed many gigs as a blues guitarist, under his own name or with the BB King Blues Band.
Tito Jackson played guitar, sang and, of course, danced his way into homes around the world as the Jackson 5 became an international sensation in the late ’60s and early ’70s, with four consecutive No. 1 hits: I Want You Back in 1969 and ABC’s The Love You Save and I’ll Be There in 1970.
Tito Jackson is survived by sons Taj, Taryll and TJ, whom he shared with late ex-wife Delores Martes. He received three Grammy nominations throughout his career as part of a group for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group and Best Contemporary Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.
Tito Jackson is survived by sons Taj, Taryll and TJ, whom he shared with late ex-wife Delores Martes.
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