Tito Jackson Funeral: Michael Jackson’s Kids Paris and Bigi Attend
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Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris, 26, and son Bigi, 22, were among the members of the Jackson family who laid Tito Jackson to rest on Monday, November 4.
The former Jackson 5 singer died September 15 at age 70 following a suspected heart attack in Gallup, New Mexico. His funeral was held Monday in Glendale, California, per pictures obtained by the Daily Mail.
According to the outlet, other Jackson family members in attendance included Tito’s siblings La Toya, 68, and Marlon, 67, and his brother Jermaine’s children, Jaafar, 28, and Jermajesty, 24.
Tito’s sons Taj, Taryll and TJ — best known as the pop group 3T — announced their father’s death in September.
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Joe and Katherine Jackson’s famous brood extended way beyond the Jackson 5. While the late Michael Jackson was perhaps the most famous member of the talented family, and his sister Janet a close second, most of their eight siblings worked in music and entertainment since childhood. Joe and Katherine — who […]
“It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us,” the trio wrote alongside a series of photos spanning their father’s life. “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.”
Paris paid tribute to her uncle at the time by sharing a photo of Tito and Michael via her Instagram Story. “Rest in transition, Uncle Tito ❤️,” she wrote over it.
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Michael’s eldest son, Prince, 27, meanwhile, shared a recent family photo of the Jackson clan alongside the caption: “Love you forever Poppa T❤️.” The photo featured Prince with his relatives including Tito, grandmother Katherine Jackson, aunt La Toya, and several of his uncles and cousins.
“He always spoke so highly about you Prince and was so proud of the man you have become and your love for family,” Tito’s son, TJ, commented under the post. “Thank you for being such a great nephew to him. ❤️”
Janet Jackson broke her silence on her brother’s death on October 15, sharing a throwback photo of her and Tito via Instagram Stories. “May you rest in eternal peace 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I miss you so much! ❤️,” she wrote.
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Tito and his brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael (who died in 2009 at age 50) rose to fame in the 1960s with their group The Jackson 5. The band, which was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, released several hit songs including “I Want You Back” and “ABC.”
Aside from performing with The Jackson 5, Tito also began his own solo music career, releasing two studio albums: Tito Time in 2016 and Under Your Spell in 2021.
Tito is survived by his three sons and grandchildren, his mom, Katherine, and his siblings Rebbie, Jackie, Jermaine, LaToya, Marlon, Randy and Janet.
