Famous Jackson 5 loses another Member, Tito Jackson dies this past Sunday

Deandrea Hamilton

Editor

USA, September 21, 2024 – Tito Jackson, who became famous as the guitarist alongside his famous brothers who made up the legendary music group Jackson 5, has died; his sons broke the news on Instagram.

“…Tito Jackson is no longer with us. We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being,” the statement read.

While there remains an investigation into what exactly led to the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s death, friends of Jackson has shared that they believe he suffered a heart attack while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma.

In an update today, PennLive.com informs: “A statement released on Sept. 16 by the Gallup Police Department details the events leading up to Jackson’s death.

According to their statement, on Sept. 15, at approximately 6:17 p.m., a GPD officer was flagged down near the American Heritage Plaza after someone alerted them to an “individual requiring immediate medical attention.” The officer then requested an ambulance for the individual, who was later identified as Tito Jackson.

Tito Jackson was pronounced dead at hospital.

“This information is derived from a preliminary investigation that is still ongoing,” the release stated. “Investigators are actively interviewing witnesses and examining both physical and electronic records. The department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may evolve as additional evidence is gathered and analyzed.”

Jackson, who would have celebrated his birthday on October 15 was the third of the Jackson children; there were nine children in all including famous siblings Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson.

Born Toriano Adaryll Jackson, “Tito” was 70 at the time of his death.