Tito Jackson on 3 December 2011. Photo: Getty via AFP
Singer Tito Jackson, the eldest brother of the late Michael Jackson, has died at the age of 70, media are reporting.
He was a founding member of the family group the Jackson 5, along with his brothers Michael, Jermaine, Jackie and Marlon.
The Jackson girls, LaToya, Rebbie and most famously, Janet, also had pop careers.
Entertainment Tonight reported that family friend Steve Manning confirmed his death, saying that it was believed he died of a heart attack while driving from New Mexico to his home in Oklahoma.
Tito Jackson is survived by three children, Entertainment Tonight reported.