Tito was part of a music-making family, whose hits are still loved to date. He made up the beloved pop group, the Jackson 5. Sadly, as per a longtime Jackson family friend and former Jackson family manager, Steve Manning, Tito died while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma

An official cause of death is yet to be released but Steve believes that Tito suffered a heart attack while behind the wheel. His sons, TJ, Taryll, and Taj Jackson are mourning their dad. They paid tribute to him via a touching Instagram post.

They wrote, “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. 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.’ Nevertheless, he will be missed tremendously.”