Tito Jackson, brother to the late Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson and original member of The Jackson 5, has died. The musician was 70.

Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70. Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, which include global superstars Michael and sister Janet, part of a music-making family whose songs are still beloved today.

The singer and guitarist was part of sibling quintet that took over the pop world in 1969 — it released four consecutive No. 1 hits — and launched a family entertainment dynasty that lasted decades.

The Jackson 5's Tito Jackson died Sunday in New Mexico after suffering a medical emergency, according to local law enforcement officials.

In their statement, they warmly recalled Tito's legacy, "It will forever be 'Tito Time' for us," before encouraging the rest of the world to follow his philosophy about love and kindness. The sons also reflected on how much their father meant to them and asked the fans to remember him by living with love and compassion.

Michael Jackson's children Prince and Paris pay tribute to uncle Tito following Jackson 5 singer's death - The musician was late star Michael’s older brother

Tito Jackson's death at the age of 70 on Sunday, September 15 has left the world of music in mourning. The late great was one of the ten illustrious Jackson family siblings and a founding member of the Jackson 5.

Tito Jackson of 'The Jackson 5' died on September 15 following a medical emergency near the American Heritage Plaza. He was taken to the hospital but did not survive. The cause of death remains under investigation.