Tito Jackson, lead guitarist / vocalist for The Jackson 5 and The Jacksons, died of a heart attack while driving from Oklahoma to New Mexico on Sunday. He was 70.
The news came via his sons Taj, Taryll and TJ on his official Instagram: “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer 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. Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as ‘Coach Tito’ or some know him as ‘Poppa T.’ Nevertheless, he will be missed tremendously. It will forever be ‘Tito Time’ for us. Please remember to do what our father always preached and that is ‘Love One Another.’ We love you Pops.”
Rest easy, Tito.
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