Tito Jackson's sons remember him with sweet post as tributes flood in
Tributes are flowing for Tito Jackson, original Jackson 5 member and brother of the late Michael Jackson and original Jackson 5 member, following his death aged 70.
His nephew Siggy Jackson confirmed the news to People, and tributes are now appearing on social media.
Tito's three sons, Taj, Tj and Taryll, took to their band 3T's Instagram to share a joint message.
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Tito Jackson's sons, Taj, TJ and Taryll, shared a touching tribute to their dad. Instagram: 3T
"Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being," the trio wrote alongside a sweet image of their dad playing with them when they were young.
"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.'
"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."
The trio urged followers to "do what our father always preached and... 'love one another'." Instagram: 3T
Jonathan 'Sugarfoot' Moffett, who was drummer for the Jackson 5 before going on to become Michael Jackson's drummer for more than 30 years, also shared his own tribute on Facebook.
"There is great, great sadness in my heart, spirit, and soul tonight," he wrote.
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Moffett went on to explain that he and his wife had looked at their phones after being in the cinema and his wife had received a text that Tito (whom Moffett referred to as "my brother in heart and spirit") had died.
Jonathan Moffett shared a sweet throwback image of him and Tito. Facebook: Jonathan Sugarfoot Moffett
"I'm stunned and devastated to receive and hear this disheartening news. I love Tito like my brothers of blood relation. I'm stunned and dismayed.
"I'm at a loss of spirits. Trying to gather my thoughts, memories of him…and mental sense."
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He wrote that he is at a loss after losing his "brother in heart and spirit." Facebook: Jonathan Sugarfoot Moffett
He continued, "my thoughts are with my nephews in heart and spirit, 3T, the Jackson brothers, sisters, grandchildren and the rest of the family.
"I love you all VERY much. You are my second family. I love you, Tito Jackson, my brother…forever, still."
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