Tito Jackson: Michael’s brother and member of “The Jackson 5” died at the age of 70.

His last breath left yesterday (15.09.2024) Tito Jackson, his brother, after a heart attack he suffered while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma. Tito who was a member of the well-known family band “The Jackson 5” and brother of Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson, died at the age of 70. Until he “goes”, Tito played music with the brothers Jackie Jackson and Marlon Jackson as the “The Jacksons” making appearances in Surrey, England. In fact, on October 25 they would appear in Atlantic City, and New Jersey. A few days ago Tito was in Munich, Germany, along with the band for a concert. The entire family visited the monument dedicated to their brother Michael Jackson. “We are deeply grateful for this special place that honors not only its memory but also our common heritage. Thank you for keeping his spirit alive,” Tito wrote on Facebook. The singer was an original member of The Jackson 5, in which Michael, Jackie, Germain Jackson and Marlon participated while shortly after Randy Jackson entered. The family group had sung the hits “I Want You Back”, “ABC” and “I’ll Be There”, in the 1970s while they managed to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 and be honored with a star in Hollywood Walk of Fame. Tito made a solo career, releasing two studio albums: Tito Time in 2016 and Under Your Spell in 2021. In 2003, he began appearing and doing tours of blues and funk music around the world, according to his website. He also toured with BB King Blues Band at times, mainly in 2017, 2018 and 2019. File photo Reuters – Mario Anzuoni