The unexpected spread of the news of artist Tito Jackson‘s passing this week alarmed his fans all across the world.
But the August 2023 rumor has since been proven to be a total scam about a singer who born in Gary, Indiana, his news of demise is not valid.
The American singer Tito Jackson, a five guitarist, is still alive and healthy. It all started with fake news on social media.
EXCLUSIVE: TITO JACKSON IS ALIVE!
I spoke with a manager for Tito who confirmed To be exact —Tito’s alive and kicking and currently home working on a new Jackson’s album
This following a post & delete by comedian Luenell stating he’d passed away earlier today pic.twitter.com/Wh5rO1s7hf
— BROWN GIRL GRINDING⭐️ (@LorenLorosa) August 22, 2023
Over the years, numerous celebrities, including Betty White, Dolly Parton, and Paul McCartney, have fallen victim to death hoaxes. Tito has also become part of the death rumors list.
This death hoax incident occurred after a well-known female comedian, Luenell Campbell, circulated an Instagram post claiming Tito’s demise.
According to reports, Luenell wrote in her post:
“Popularly known as Tito Jackson “Toriano Adaryll:” passed away from multiple health complications on Sunday. “At about 11 a.m. ET on Sunday (August 20, 2023), our beloved singer Tito Jackson passed away.
Tito Jackson (son of Joseph Jackson and Katherine Jackson) was born in Gary on October 15, 1953. He will be missed but not forgotten.” He was 69 years of age.”
The singer’s representatives formally declared Tito Jackson’s viability on Tuesday, August 22, and said:
“He now joins the long list of famous people who have fallen for this scam. Stop trusting anything you read online; he is still alive and healthy.”
Despite senior news producer for TMZ Loren Lorosa revealing that the report was untrue, netizens have become angry about the false claim, calling it careless, upsetting, and damaging to the singer’s devoted followers and reacting negatively to Luenell’s untrue assertions on Tito Jackson’s passing.
Luenell also expressed regret and removed the false information. She later posted another apology statement on her Twitter account:
“THIS IS NOT TRUE__The next time, I will absolutely verify my sources, but this is where I got that ugly roomer from in the first place.
I love Tito and all the Jacksons, and I’m very sorry for my premature condolence post earlier. I didn’t make it up. I read it. #FAKENews”
About Tito Jackson:
Toriano Adaryll Jackson was born at St. Mary’s Mercy Hospital in Gary, Indiana. His father, Joseph, played R&B with his brother Luther in the Falcons while working in a steel mill and his mother, Katherine, was a pianist and clarinetist.
Jackson had been interested in playing guitar since childhood; he began his career as a musician by performing in local talent shows with his brothers and won several talent shows through his skills.
Over the years, Tito Jackson has pursued a fruitful career as an American musician. In 1964, he started performing with the Jackson 5.
Jackson soon gained attention and released The Jackson Five’s debut record, “Big Boy,” on the Steeltown label in January 1968.The band Jackson 5 is well-known for its blockbuster albums Triumph and Destiny.
The group first gained notoriety on the Motown label in the late 1960s and early 1970s and then enjoyed ongoing success on the Epic label in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Moreover, Tito Jackson started pursuing a solo career in 2003. His debut album, Tito Time, was released in December 2016, and he is most known for the song “Get It Baby.” He kept putting out new singles.
Tito Jackson’s Family and Net Worth
Jackson married to “Delores Dee Dee Martes” in June 1972, when he was 18 years old. Unfortunately, the pair separated in 1988, and they have three children together.
Tito Jackson gained fame and attention from his captivated audiences. He spent several years of his life in the music industry.
Tito had an estimated net worth of around $2 million. He earned the amount through his skills and abilities as a musician.
Although Tito earned tremendous respect and love from his fans, and he is still one of the favorite musicians of the Audience.
Source: uptospeedjournalism.com
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