JAKARTA - Tito Jackson, the older brother of King of Pop Michael Jackson who is also the initial personnel of The Jackson 5, reportedly died on Sunday, September 15 US time. He died at the age of 70.

Based on reports obtained by Entertainment Tonight from a Jackson family friend, Tito died of a heart attack while driving from New Mexico to his home in Oklahoma.

The news of the death of the recipient of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was also confirmed through uploading the 3T Instagram account, a music group consisting of Tito's three children, namely Taj, Taryll, and TJ.

"It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Tito Jackson, has passed away," reads the caption for the 3T Instagram upload.

"We are shocked, sad, and heartbroken. Our father is an extraordinary man who cares about everyone and their welfare," he continued.

3T also explained how the father had several nicknames, such as Tito Jackson from Jackson 5, Coach Tito, or Poppa T.

Meskipun demikian, ia akan sangat dicintai. Ini akan selalu menjadi "Time Tito" bagi kami. Semoga ingat untuk melakukan apa yang selalu ayah kami belajar dan itu adalah "Palinglah". Kami mencintaimu, Pops.

Tito's death left the legendary "The Jackson 5", leaving only two people, namely Jackie Jackson and Marlon Jackson.

Outside The Jackson 5, Tito has also released two solo albums, entitled 'Tito Time' (2016) and 'under Your Speak'.


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