Tito Jackson's oldest son Taj called his late did his "hero" on Instagram Taj Jackson is speaking out on his “incredibly difficult” road ahead following the death of his father, Tito Jackson. Taj, Tito’s eldest son with ex-wife Dee Dee,

Thank you for keeping his spirit alive,” Tito captioned a photo of himself and his brothers Jackie and Marlon paying their respects to Michael last week.

Tito Jackson ’s three sons are remembering their father after his death at age 70. Paying an emotional tribute to their dad, who was a member of the famous family band The Jackson 5 and brother to Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, Taj, TJ and Taryll shared that they are “shocked, saddened and heartbroken.”

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.

Jackson suffered a medical emergency at a shopping mall before his death. The late Jackson 5 singer died on Sunday, Sept. 15,

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 Jackson have paid tribute to their uncle Tito following his sudden death at the age of 70 on September 15. The Jackson 5 founding member and Michael's older brother passed away from a suspected heart attack while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma,