Tito Jackson was rushed to the hospital for a “medical emergency” before death
nme.comEntertainment Tonight on September 15, and it was later confirmed by People. The singer’s cause of death has yet to be confirmed, although his former manager Steve Manning believes that the 70-year-old musician suffered from a heart attack while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma.Now, a new report has been shared by Rolling Stone, highlighting a statement shared by the Gallup Police Department.
In the update, it has been reported that Jackson experienced a medical emergency close to the American Heritage Plaza Mall before he was transported to the hospital.“The individual was subsequently transported to a local hospital in Gallup, NM, where he was pronounced dead,” the statement read. “Following this, the hospital requested the presence of detectives and the Office of the Medical Investigator.”It has also been shared that the singer was travelling as part of a road trip at the time, and an investigation is still underway.“Investigators are actively interviewing witnesses and examining both physical and electronic records,” the police department said. “The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may evolve as additional evidence is gathered and analysed.”Tito’s sons TJ, Taj and Taryll have since shared a post on Instagram announcing his death: “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us.
We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.”Former Jackson Five drummer Jonathan ‘Sugarfoot’ Moffett also took to Facebook, writing: “I’m stunned and devastated to receive and hear this disheartening news.
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