By Abiola Olawale
Toriano Adaryll, popularly known as “Tito” Jackson, a member of a popular pop group and brother of the late Michael Jackson, has passed away at the age of 70.
The demise of the renowned musician was confirmed by his sons in a heartfelt Instagram post on Monday.
The news was confirmed in an Instagram post by his three sons, Taj, Taryll and TJ Jackson.
However, they failed to disclose the cause of death.
The post reads: “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.
“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.”
Born on 15 October 1953, Tito Jackson was the least-heard member of the group as a background singer who played guitar.
The Jackson 5 included brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael.
The family group, which was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, became an international sensation in the late ’60s and early ’70s, with smash hits like ‘I Want You Back’, ‘ABC’, ‘The Love You Save’ and ‘I’ll Be There’.
