US guitarist, one of the original members of the remarkable Jackson 5, and the older brother of the pop legends Michael and Janet Jackson passed away at the age of 70 years old, his sons announced on Sunday.
The sons said on social media: "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," they added.
"Please remember to do what our father always preached and that is 'Love One Another.' We love you Pops. Your boys, Taj, Taryll and TJ."
Family friend Steve Manning told Entertainment Tonight that the guitarist died of a heart attack on Sunday while driving from New Mexico to his home in Oklahoma.
Tito had various performances in Germany, England and California with his brothers Marlon and Jackie as The Jacksons.
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