Tito Jackson’s sons share emotional tribute after his death at 70: ‘Shocked, saddened and heartbroken’
nypost.coma joint statement on their band 3T’s Instagram account Monday following the news of their dad’s passing.“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us,” the statement began. “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken.
Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being,” the siblings continued. “Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as ‘Coach Tito’ or some know him as ‘Poppa T.’ ““Nevertheless, he will be missed tremendously,” they added. “It will forever be ‘Tito Time’ for us.’ Please remember to do what our father always preached and that is ‘Love One Another.’ We love you Pops.”The post featured photos of Tito from over the years, including when he was a kid in the Jackson 5.
There were also pictures of Tito with Taj, 51, TJ, 46, and Taryll, 49, whom Tito shared with his late ex-wife Dee Dee Martes.Tito died of an apparent heart attack while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma on Sunday, former Jackson family manager Steve Manning told Entertainment Tonight.An official cause of death has yet to be determined.Tito, the third of 10 children of Katherine and Joe Jackson, had been performing with brothers Jackie and Marlon as The Jacksons and had shows in Scotland, California, and England over the summer of 2024.Days before his death, Tito posted on Facebook from Munich, Germany, on Sept.
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