The Jackson family is mourning the loss of one of its beloved members, Tito Jackson, who has tragically passed away at the age of 70. Tito, a founding member of the legendary Jackson 5, was a central figure in the iconic family’s musical legacy.
Steve Manning, a longtime family friend and former Jackson family manager, confirmed the sad news to Entertainment Tonight (ET), saying that Tito passed away earlier today. While the official cause of death has yet to be determined, Manning believes that Tito suffered a heart attack while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma.
Tito, whose real name was Toriano Adaryll Jackson, rose to fame as part of the Jackson 5, alongside his brothers Michael, Jackie, Jermaine, and Marlon. The group’s rise to international stardom in the late 1960s and 1970s, with hits like “I Want You Back” and “ABC,” solidified their place in music history. Tito’s guitar skills and smooth vocals were a vital part of the group’s distinctive sound.
Beyond his work with the Jackson 5, Tito also pursued a solo career and performed as a blues musician later in life, earning respect for his contributions to various genres of music.
According to Steve Manning, Tito may have experienced a heart attack while on a road trip. “We don’t know the official cause yet, but it seems like he may have had a heart attack while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma,” Manning told ET. More details are expected to emerge as the family and authorities work to confirm the cause of death.
The Jackson family has yet to make an official statement, but fans and celebrities have already begun paying tribute online, remembering Tito for his impact on music and his role in shaping the Jackson family’s extraordinary career.
As more details surrounding his death become available, fans around the world are left to mourn the passing of yet another member of one of music’s most legendary families.
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