Janet Jackson Breaks Her Silence a Month After Brother Tito Jackson's Death: 'I Miss You So Much'

Mar. 15, 2025

Janet Jackson; Tito Jackson.Photo:Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty; Ian West/PA Wire

Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty; Ian West/PA Wire

Janet Jacksonhas broken her silence one month after her brotherTito Jackson’s death.

Weeks after Titodied at age 70 on Sept. 15, Janet, 58, shared a sweet tribute to him on her Instagram Stories.

The post included a black and white photo of a young Janet standing before her older brother wearing a fedora and printed shirt.

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Janet and Tito Jackson in December 1972.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

“May you rest in eternal peace 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I miss you so much! ❤️” wrote Janet.

Tito Jackson in the 1970s.Universal Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty

Universal Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty

Officers were notified of “an individual requiring medical attention and promptly requested an ambulance” near the American Heritage Plaza around 6:15 p.m. on Sept. 15, in Gallup, N.M.

The individual, later identified as Tito, was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the press release said. An investigation into Jackson’s death is still ongoing.

In addition to Tito and Janet,the iconic Jackson family treeincludes siblings Rebbie, 74, Jackie, 73,Jermaine, 69,La Toya, 68, Marlon, 67, Brandon - who died after birth in 1957 - the lateMichael Jacksonand Randy, 62.

Tito was alsoa father to sons Taj, 51, Taryll, 49, and TJ, 46, with ex-wifeDelores “Dee Dee” Martes.

Tito Jackson in London in September 2017.Gareth Cattermole/Getty

Gareth Cattermole/Getty

The trio, who make up the band 3T,previously spoke out about their father’s death, expressing in astatement on their group Instagram accountthat they are “shocked, saddened and heartbroken.”

“Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being,” said the statement." Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendaryJackson 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."

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“Please remember to do what our father always preached and that is ‘Love One Another.’ We love you Pops,” their statement continued.

source: people.com