Tito Jackson, the brother of Michael and Janet Jackson and a singer and guitarist who was part of the highly influential pop bands The Jackson 5 and later The Jacksons, has died. He was 70. Longtime Jackson family friend and manager Steve Manning told Entertainment Tonight that Tito Jackson died Sunday while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma.

Tito Jackson, founding guitarist of '70s hitmakers The Jackson 5 that featured a young Michael Jackson, died September 15 after a heart attack. He was 70.

Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70. Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, which include global superstars Michael and sister Janet, part of a music-making family whose songs are still beloved today.

Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.

Tito Jackson, elder brother of Michael Jackson and a member of the Jackson 5, has died at the age of 70 according to a post from his sons.

In their statement, they warmly recalled Tito's legacy, "It will forever be 'Tito Time' for us," before encouraging the rest of the world to follow his philosophy about love and kindness. The sons also reflected on how much their father meant to them and asked the fans to remember him by living with love and compassion.

The Jacksons took to social media on Tuesday (Sept. 17) to pay tribute to Tito, who passed away earlier this week at age 70. “We are beyond devastated and still in total shock that our dear brother Tito is no longer with us.