Michael Jackson's brother Tito Jackson dies at 70 due to heart attack

Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who formed the popular pop group the Jackson 5, died at the age of 70. Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, including global superstars Michael and sister Janet, and was part of a musical family whose songs are still popular today.

"With heavy hearts, we announce that our dear father, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tito



Jackson, is no longer with us. We are astonished, sad, and heartbroken. "Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being," his sons TJ, Taj, and Taryll wrote in an Instagram post late Sunday. Tito Jackson is also survived by his brothers Jermaine, Randy, Marlon, and Jackie, his sisters Janet, Rebbie, and Latoya, and his mother Katherine. Their father died in 2018.