Michael Jackson's brother Tito passed away at the age of 70 (5 photos)

Tito performed with his famous brother.





Singer and musician Tito Jackson, co-founder of the Jackson 5, died on Sunday, September 15, at the age of 71, People reports. The musician's nephew told the magazine about this. The preliminary cause of death was a heart attack.



Shortly before his death, Tito gave several concerts with his brothers Jackie and Marlon as part of The Jacksons in Scotland, California and England. On October 25, he planned to perform in New Jersey, and in November in Ohio. Tito's death came as a surprise to everyone. He was not young, but did not suffer from health problems.





The Jackson 5 was founded in 1963. It included 5 brothers - Tito, Michael, Jermaine, Jackie and Marlon. The team recorded such hits as Big Boy, I want You Back, ABC, The Love You Save. The guys' father even founded his own record company, which released the group's songs. Later, the father became the manager of daughter Janet and son Michael Jackson.



Since 2012, the group has reunited without Randy Jackson. In 2020, Jermaine left the group, and last year, Taryll, Tito Jackson's son, took his place. Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50. The father of the family, Joseph Jackson, died in Los Angeles at the age of 90 on June 27, 2018. However, three of the brothers are still alive.



Jermain's son Jaafar Jackson recently played his uncle Michael Jackson in the film about the artist "Michael".