Tito Jackson, Jackson 5 member, Older Brother of Michael, Passes at 70

Tito Jackson of the Jackson's dynasty has passed away at the age of 70.Photo bywww.lovebscott.com website

Tito Jackson, one of the original members of the Jackson 5 and key member of the Jackson dynasty has died. He was 70 years old. According to longtime friend and Jackson family manager Steve Manning, Tito died while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma on Sunday. Manning told Entertainment Tonight that he thinks Jackson suffered a major heart attack but no officical cause of death has yet to be determined.

Tito was the 3^rd child born to Joe and Katherine Jackson. They ended up having 10 children who helped create a musical dynasty. The Jackson 5 was created in 1964 and still to this day are active in sharing their music. The founding members were Tito, Jackie and Jermaine with younger brothers Michael & Marlon joining the group soon after. Jackson is survived by his three sons Taj, 41, Taryll, 39 and Tito Joe, 46, who were in the band 3T. He also had 9 grandchildren. His sons released the sad news that their beloved father had passed on their social media accounts.

Ironically his last instagram post was about he and his brothers visiting a memorial shrine for his brother Michael in Germany. He wrote, “Before our show in Munich, my brothers Jackie, Marlon, and I, visited the beautiful memorial dedicated to our beloved brother, Michael Jackson. We're deeply grateful for this special place that honors not only his memory but also our shared legacy. Thank you for keeping his spirit alive.”