Jackson 5 singer Tito Jackson dead at 70

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Yes I know, it's 6 weeks old this news, but seems weird it not being on here so here goes:

Jackson 5 singer Tito Jackson dead at 70
16 September 2024
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Yasmin Rufo
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Tito Jackson is the brother of the late Michael Jackson
Tito Jackson, an original member of the Jackson 5 pop group and brother of the late Michael Jackson, has died aged 70, US media report.
An official cause of death is yet to be determined.
Tito performed in the famous ensemble with brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael, who died in 2009.
He was recently in Munich ahead of a performance that the group were due to give.

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The Jackson 5 began performing in the mid-1960s
Steve Manning, a long-time Jackson family friend and former Jackson family manager, told Entertainment Tonight that Jackson died on Monday.
The news was confirmed in an Instagram post by Jackson's three sons, Taj, Taryll and TJ Jackson, who were themselves an R'n'B/pop trio, 3T, in the 1990s.
"We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken," they wrote. "Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being."
They continued: "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."
The Jackson 5's hits included ABC, The Love You Save and I Want You Back.

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The group was formed in 1964. Tito played the guitar and provided backing vocals.
Jackson 5 has sold more than 150 million records worldwide.
In 1980, the siblings were presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

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Tito performed recently at the Fool in Love Festival in California
Days before his death, Tito posted a message on social media from Munich, Germany, where he visited a memorial to Michael with his brothers.
He wrote: "Before our show in Munich, my brothers Jackie, Marlon, and I, visited the beautiful memorial dedicated to our beloved brother, Michael Jackson.
"We're deeply grateful for this special place that honours not only his memory but also our shared legacy. Thank you for keeping his spirit alive."
The Jacksons performed in Germany on 10 September, days after their performance at Boogietown, a UK music festival celebrating funk, soul and disco in Surrey.
The siblings also performed at the Fool in Love Festival at Hollywood Park Grounds in Los Angeles on 31 August.

'Devastated and speechless'
Former Jackson 5 drummer Jonathan Moffett led tributes on social media, writing on X: "There is great sadness in my heart tonight - I just found out that my brother in heart and spirit, Tito Jackson has passed.
"I'm stunned, devastated and speechless. I love you, Tito. My most sincere love & prayers for the entire Jackson family. I love you all VERY much".
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Tito's three sons are in a pop group called 3T

Tito was the third oldest Jackson and one of nine children. His other siblings include global stars Janet and La Toya Jackson.
All his siblings, other than Michael who died aged 50 in June 2009, are still alive.
The family's patriarch, Joe Jackson, died at the age of 89 in 2018.
The group of performers and singers have produced a total of 27 US number one hits.
Alongside work in the band, Tito also had a solo career as a blues musician which started in 2003.
He was the final sibling to place a solo single on the Billboard charts with his 2016 hit, Get It Baby.
In 2019, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon embarked on a World Tour as The Jacksons.
Two years prior they performed a slew of shows in the UK as part of A Celebration of 50 Years, also stopping to perform at Glastonbury Festival.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2kddp5x5zno 

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New Details
Tito Jackson Was Transported to New Mexico Hospital for Medical Emergency Before Death
A statement from the Gallup Police Department states that a preliminary investigation into the musician's death is still ongoing

By Larisha Paul

September 17, 2024

Jackson on Sept. 10, 2019, in New York City

The police department of Gallup, New Mexico, has shared details of the events that occurred in the hours prior to the[color=var(--color-black)] death of Tito Jackson[/url] on Sunday evening. The musician experienced a medical emergency near the American Heritage Plaza mall before being transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead at the age of 70.[/font][/size]
According to a [color=var(--color-black)]statement[/color] from the Gallup Police Department, an officer stationed near the mall requested an ambulance after being informed of an individual who required immediate medical attention. "The individual was subsequently transported to a local hospital in Gallup, NM, where he was pronounced dead," the statement reads. "Following this, the hospital requested the presence of detectives and the Office of the Medical Investigator."
Jackson was traveling on a road trip at the time. While the exact cause of death has yet to be revealed, a preliminary investigation is still ongoing. "Investigators are actively interviewing witnesses and examining both physical and electronic records," the police department shared. "The Department's understanding of the facts and circumstances may evolve as additional evidence is gathered and analyzed."

Jackson's three sons — Taj, Taryll, and TJ — shared a [color=var(--color-black)]joint statement[/color] on social media on Monday regarding the death of their father. "We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken," they wrote. "Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being."[/font][/size][/color]
Earlier this month, Jackson performed in Surrey, England, with his brothers Jackie and Marlon for what turned out to be the final time. Before returning to America last week, the musicians visited a memorial in Munich, Germany, dedicated to their late brother Michael. "We're deeply grateful for this special place that honors not only his memory but also our shared legacy," Jackson wrote on Facebook. "Thank you for keeping his spirit alive."
Jackson was born Toriano Adaryll Jackson on Oct. 15, 1953 in Gary, Indiana. He recently relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The musician is survived by brothers Jermaine, Randy, Marlon, and Jackie; sisters Janet, Rebbie, and La Toya; and mother, Katherine. 

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tito-jackson-dead-after-medical-emergency-1235104014/