Tito Jackson, brother of Jackson 5, dies at 70

Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the American pop group Jackson 5, has died at the age of 70.

Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, with siblings including global superstars Michael and Janet.

“It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson, is no longer with us,” his sons TJ, Taj and Taryll said in a statement posted to Instagram Sunday night.

“We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being,”

The Jackson 5 consisted of brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael.

The family group, which was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, produced several No. 1 hits in the 1970s, including ABC, I Want You Back and I’ll Be There.

Born October 15, 1953, Toriano Adaryll “Tito” Jackson was the least known member of the group as a backing vocalist who played guitar.

His brothers embarked on solo careers, including Michael, who became one of the world’s biggest artists, known as the King of Pop.

Michael Jackson died at the age of 50 on June 25, 2009.