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Tito Jackson, a member of the legendary family band The Jackson 5 and brother to Michael and Janet Jackson, has passed away at the age of 70.
Tito had been performing alongside his brothers Jackie and Marlon as part of The Jacksons over the summer including just days before his death on September 8 in Surrey, England. Upcoming appearances were set for October 25 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and November 1 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Tito was just posting on his social media days prior to his passing.
Tito was an original member of The Jackson 5, which included Michael, Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and later Randy Jackson. The iconic family group topped the charts in the 1970s with hits like “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” and “I’ll Be There.” They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.