Tito Jackson, Original Member of The Jackson 5 and Brother of Late Michael Jackson, Dies at 70
Tito Jackson, a member of the famous family band The Jackson 5 and brother to Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, has died, his nephew Siggy Jackson confirms to PEOPLE. The musician was 70.
According to Entertainment Tonight (who was first to report the news), Jackson died on Sunday, Sept. 15 after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Leading up to his death, Tito had been performing with brothers Jackie Jackson and Marlon Jackson as The Jacksons, and had shows in Scotland, California and England over summer 2024. They performed as recently as Sept. 8 in Surrey, England, and had appearances set for Oct. 25 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Nov. 1 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Just earlier this week, while Tito was in Munich, Germany, with The Jacksons, the brothers "visited the beautiful memorial dedicated to our beloved brother, Michael Jackson," Tito wrote on Facebook. "We're deeply grateful for this special place that honors not only his memory but also our shared legacy. Thank you for keeping his spirit alive."
The Jackson 5's Tito Jackson Dead at 70
Tito was called the "silent one" of the group. As a HUGE Jackson 5 fan back in my early teen years, I remember him being the first to marry at a young age, and being so happy for him. He also seemed to be the more mature of the 5 boys. Before his death, he had moved to Claremore, OK, a nearby suburb of Tulsa.
It is reported that he wanted to get away from the hustle & bustle of the big city and settle down here in Oklahoma near the lake because he was an avid fisherman. What I didn't know is that his family owned a Funeral home during the 1921 Tulsa race riots and his family often visited relatives in Tulsa. He was in the process of completing the move when he suffered a heart attack in Mexico while moving the rest of his belongings to his new home.
It is reported that his new neighbors like him a lot (I believe I read he lived there before), was happy to have him, and was looking forward to some great fishing with him. I know he was raised JW, so I don't know if he gave that up and received Christ as an adult. Hopefully he did.
The Jackson 5's Tito Jackson Dead at 70