Michael Jackson’s brother Tito jackson passes away at 70; Guitarist suffered a heart attack while driving on a road trip

MUMBAI : Tito Jackson, the third oldest child in the illustrious Jackson family and a member of the storied Jackson 5, is no longer with us. At the age of 70, Tito passed away on Sunday, according to Variety, which cited data from Entertainment Tonight.

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Steve Manning, a longtime friend and associate of the Jackson family, confirmed the news of Tito's passing. Manning told the newspaper that Tito's official cause of death was "undetermined," but he thought the man had suffered a heart attack while traveling.

Under the Jacksons' banner, he has been doing performances with his brothers Marlon and Jackie, including one as recently as a week ago in England. He has also recorded and performed extensively as a blues guitarist in recent years, either by himself or with the B.B. King Blues Band.

BREAKING: Tito Jackson has died at the age of 70.

Steve Manning, a longtime Jackson family friend and former Jackson family manager, tells ET that Tito passed away today. While an official cause of death has not yet been determined, Manning believes that Tito suffered a heart… pic.twitter.com/coZCZm3T9i

— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) September 16, 2024

The Jackson 5 became an international phenomenon in the late 1960s and early 1970s thanks to a string of smash hits that included four consecutive No. 1 hits: I Want You Back in 1969 and ABC, The Love You Save, and I'll Be There in 1970. Tito Jackson played guitar, sang, and, of course, danced his way into homes throughout the world.

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