Tito Jackson’s final Instagram post saw him pay a heartfelt tribute to late brother Michael.
The music legend has passed away aged 70, decades after he found fame with his family in the Jacksons. He had been driving from New Mexico to the state of Oklahoma when he suffered a suspected heart attack.
Steve Manning, a good pal of the Jacksons, confirmed the tragic death of the star early in the morning. Fans of the Jackson 5 have been leaving their messages of love and support to the family, as everyone comes together to grieve and mourn the loss of the singing great.
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As many fans come together to remember Tito, Tito’s final social media post has resurfaced. On his Instagram, the star’s last upload was a touching tribute to his late brother Michael, which had been posted just days ago.
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In the photo, Tito was seen at a memorial for the Earth Song singer, who also tragically died at the age of 50 back in 2009. The star had been in the German city of Munich with brother Jackie and Marlon, laying flowers and inspecting candles and photos of the star.
Writing in the caption, the singer said he was humbled by the legacy his beloved brother left the world and how he continues to be remembered today. “Before our show in Munich, my brothers Jackie, Marlon, and I, visited the beautiful memorial dedicated to our beloved brother, Michael Jackson,” he penned.
“We’re deeply grateful for this special place that honours not only his memory but also our shared legacy,” Tito added. “Thank you for keeping his spirit alive.”
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Following the news of his death, fans across the world inundated the post with messages of love and support for the now-deceased star. Many gave their condolences to Tito’s family, with many urging him to “rest in peace”.
One fan was left stunned at the news and almost refused to believe that it was real, penning in the comments section: “Just saw an article, I hope it’s a hoax; someone please tell me we didn’t lose Tito.” A second user agreed, begging: “Please tell us the news isn’t true right now.”
Tito, Marlon and Jackie had been in the midst of a huge tour performing under the name The Jacksons. The musical trio had just performed at Boogietown in Surrey last Monday (September 9) – with their final gig coming just days later.
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In a post on his Facebook account, former drummer for the Jackson 5 Jonathan Moffett, confirmed that Tito had died, saying: “There is great, great sadness in my heart, spirit, and soul tonight. My wife and I just left and walked out of a movie we were watching at a theatre just now as she received a text from a very close friend that my brother in heart and spirit, Tito Jackson has just passed away.”
Jonathan said that he was “stunned and devastated” upon hearing the news. He added that he extended his condolences to Tito’s mother Katherine, as well as the other Jackson family members.
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