Sunday, October 6, 2024

Tito Jackson Sudden Death Mourned by Family, “MJ” Musical Dedicating Performances to Michael’s Brother

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Tito Jackson’s sudden death yesterday at age 70 is not going unnoticed.

Michael’s older brother, praised as a father and musician, will be celebrated a lot.

The Broadway musical, “MJ,” will dedicate Tuesday night’s performance to Tito.

Tonight in London, the UK version of “MJ” will do the same.

Meanwhile, Tito’s sons have posted a message to Twitter. They wrote:
“We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father Tito Jackson @titojackson5
was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being. Please remember to do what our father always preached, “Love One Another.” We love you Pops and will forever miss you.”

As I wrote overnight, Tito had made a new life for himself in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he was starting several businesses. Sources there tell me he’d been embraced by the community as a star, and it was very satisfying for him.

Condolences to son Taj, who as you’ll see below, was in China when he got the news.

Roger Friedman
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Roger Friedman began his Showbiz411 column in April 2009 after 10 years with Fox News, where he created the Fox411 column. His movie reviews are carried by Rotten Tomatoes, and he is a member of both the movie and TV branches of the Critics Choice Awards. His articles have appeared in dozens of publications over the years including New York Magazine, where he wrote the Intelligencer column in the mid 90s and covered the OJ Simpson trial, and Fox News (when it wasn't so crazy) where he covered Michael Jackson. He is also the writer and co-producer of "Only the Strong Survive," a selection of the Cannes, Sundance, and Telluride Film festivals, directed by DA Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus.

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