Recently it became known about the death of the elder brother of the legendary musician Michael Jackson – also a musician and singer Tito Jackson.
A member of the Jackson 5 group has died in the United States. He was 70 years old. His death was announced by the musician's sons.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Tito Jackson, is no longer with us, the TASS news agency quotes their statement, published on one of the social networks.
They wrote that they were "shocked, saddened and heartbroken."
The authors of the post added: their father was "an incredible man who cared about everyone's well-being."
The cause of death of the King of Pop's brother has not yet been officially announced.
However, the Entertainment Tonight portal, citing the words of the ex-manager and long-time friend of the Jackson family, Steve Manning, writes that Tito had a heart attack during a trip from New Mexico to Oklahoma.
Tito Jackson was born on October 15, 1953, in Gary, Indiana. He was the third of nine children in the Jackson family.
The musician gained wide fame as part of the group The Jackson 5.
