Michael Jackson's brother, a member of the Jackson 5 group, dies at age 70

American media reported that music star Tito Jackson passed away on September 16. His three children, Taj, Taryll and TJ, shared on social media: "Our father was a wonderful man. We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Tito Jackson, is no longer with us."

Anh trai Michael Jackson, thành viên nhóm Jackson 5, qua đời ở tuổi 70 - 1 — American music star Tito Jackson passed away at the age of 70 (Photo: News).

In the eyes of his children, Tito was a wonderful man who always cared and loved those around him. His children added: "You may know him as Tito Jackson of the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as 'Coach Tito' or some call him 'Poppa T'."

Tito's children hope that people will always remember Tito and that they themselves will always have the best feelings for their father. "We will always remember the lessons you taught us. We love you, Dad," the children of the late artist wrote in the statement.

Before his death, the 70-year-old star toured with his two brothers Jackie and Marlon in Germany in early September. The three Jackson brothers also visited the memorial site for star Michael Jackson.

In his last post on his personal page, Tito shared a photo of him visiting his late brother Michael Jackson.

Anh trai Michael Jackson, thành viên nhóm Jackson 5, qua đời ở tuổi 70 - 2 — Tito Jackson and his brother Michael Jackson were two founding members of the famous family music group Jackson 5 (Photo: News).

Tito Jackson is the third child in the Jackson family. He is considered a core member of the Jackson 5 group with Michael Jackson. In addition to his brilliant career with the family band, he also has an admirable personal career.

Tito began his own career in 2002 as a blues singer and produced the acclaimed documentary about the Jackson family - The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty in 2009 after Michael Jackson's sudden death.

He released the album Tito Time in 2016 and the album Under Your Spell in 2021.

Tito and his partner, Delores "Dee Dee" Martes, had three sons together. His children, Taj, Taryll, and TJ, also continued the family tradition, forming a band called 3T in 1995. The group released three successful albums, and singer TJ also had a successful solo music career.

In a 2016 interview, Tito expressed that he always considered his brothers in the Jackson family as teammates. "No matter what, no matter when, no matter where, I'm always ready for my brothers," he denied rumors of a discordant relationship between the brothers in the family.