16 Sep 2024

Tito Jackson, oldest brother in pop group Jackson 5 dies age 70, media reports

7:26 pm on 16 September 2024
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 03: Tito Jackson appears backstage after the Las Vegas premiere of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil at the Mandalay Bay Events Center December 3, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Tito Jackson on 3 December 2011. Photo: Getty via AFP

Singer Tito Jackson, the eldest brother of the late Michael Jackson, has died at the age of 70, media are reporting.

He was a founding member of the family group the Jackson 5, along with his brothers Michael, Jermaine, Jackie and Marlon.

The Jackson girls, LaToya, Rebbie and most famously, Janet, also had pop careers.

Entertainment Tonight reported that family friend Steve Manning confirmed his death, saying that it was believed he died of a heart attack while driving from New Mexico to his home in Oklahoma.

Tito Jackson is survived by three children, Entertainment Tonight reported.

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