Tito Jackson’s emotional last post leaves fans shocked: “My heart is broken”

Tito was the third of nine children, including global superstars Michael and Janet, and was part of a music-making family whose songs have sold hundreds of millions of copies.

During their time as the Jackson 5, the family produced several No. 1 hits in the 1970s including “ABC,” “I Want You Back,” and “I’ll Be There.” They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

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The singer’s three sons Taj, 41, TJ, 46, and Taryll, 39, expressed their heartbreak in social media post shared on their band’s Facebook page.

“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,” The trio writes on the 3T account. “Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being. Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as “Coach Tito” or some know him as ‘Poppa T.’” The post ends, “Nevertheless, 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.”

Fans offered their condolences in the comments section, wishing the family a lot of love.

“I feel so sorry that you guys lost your father and I feel so sorry for your grandmother she has to go for this once again,” writes on cyber fan, referring to Michael Jackson’s death in 2009.

A second netizen offers, “My condolences to you all young men. May your Dad RIP in his Heavenly Home. I grew up in the Jackson 5 ERA, I was a real groupie and loved going to the concerts.” And a third shares, “I’m so sorry! I love you all. I was hoping it was fake news and still can’t believe it.”