The singer, who was the father of the group 3T, died at the age of 70, announced Steve Manning, the former manager of the Jackson family.
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The Jackson clan in mourning. Tito, a member of the Jackson Five, died on Sunday, September 15, announced the former manager of the legendary pop family, Steve Manning to the American site Entertainment TonightMichael Jackson’s older brother has died at the age of 70.
BREAKING: Tito Jackson died at the age of 70.
Steve Manning, a longtime Jackson family friend and former Jackson family manager, tells ET that Tito passed away today. While an official cause of death has not yet been determined, Manning believes that Tito suffered a heart… pic.twitter.com/coZCZm3T9i
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“It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson, is no longer with us. We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.”his sons TJ, Taj and Taryll, members of the group Les 3T, said in a statement, posted on Instagram Sunday evening.
Tito Jackson was the third of nine Jackson children. With the Jackson Five, which included Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and, of course, Michael, he produced several hits in the 1970s, including ABC, I Want You Back And I’ll Be There.