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Tito Jackson, Original Jackson 5 Member and Michael’s Brother, Dead at 70

Tito Jackson, an original member of the Jackson 5 and Michael's brother, died Sunday at the age of 70.

Steve Manning, a longtime friend of the family, told Entertainment Tonight that Jackson died while traveling while driving on a road trip, but a cause of death has yet to be determined. As an original founding member of the iconic Jackson 5, the revered family pop group had hit songs such as “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” and “I’ll Be There” throughout the late Sixties and early Seventies. “We’re deeply grateful for this special place that honors not only his memory but also our shared legacy.

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