Tito Jackson — a member of the famous family band The Jackson 5 and brother to Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson — died aged 70, his children confirmed on social media.
“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us,” his three sons — Taj, Taryll and TJ — wrote in an Instagram post.
“We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken,” they wrote. “Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.”
“Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as ‘Coach Tito’ or some know him as ‘Poppa T.’ Nevertheless, he will be missed tremendously.”
“It will forever be ‘Tito Time’ for us. Please remember to do what our father always preached and that is ‘Love One Another.’ We love you Pops.”
Born on Oct. 15, 1953, Toriano Adaryll “Tito” Jackson was one of the five brothers that made up The Jackson Five. The group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
The Jackson Five — with Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael the other four members — scored multiple No. 1 hits, including “ABC,” “I Want You Back” and “I’ll Be There.”
Father Joe Jackson managed the group and relocated the family from their home in Gary, Indiana to California as they gained popularity.
