Tito Jackson, an original member of the Jackson 5 pop group and brother of the late Michael Jackson, has died at the age of 70, according to US media reports.

Tito performed in the famous ensemble with his brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael, who passed away in 2009.

Steve Manning, a long-time Jackson family friend and former manager, told Entertainment Tonight that Tito died on Monday.

The news was confirmed in an Instagram post by Tito's three sons, Taj, Taryll, and TJ Jackson, who were themselves an R'n'B/pop trio, 3T, in the 1990s.

'We are shocked, saddened, and heartbroken,' they wrote.

'Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.

Please remember to do what our father always preached, and that is 'Love One Another.

' We love you, Pops.

'In 1980, the siblings were presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

Days before his death, Tito posted a message on social media from Munich, Germany, where he visited a memorial to Michael with his brothers.

He wrote: 'Before our show in Munich, my brothers Jackie, Marlon, and I visited the beautiful memorial dedicated to our beloved brother, Michael Jackson.

We're deeply grateful for this special place that honors not only his memory but also our shared legacy.

Thank you for keeping his spirit alive.

'The Jacksons performed in Germany on September 10, days after their performance at Boogietown, a UK music festival celebrating funk, soul, and disco in Surrey.

The siblings also performed at the Foolin' Love Festival at Hollywood Park Grounds in Los Angeles on August 31.

Former Jackson 5 drummer Jonathan Moffett led tributes on social media: 'There is great sadness in my heart tonight—I just found out that my brother in heart and spirit, Tito Jackson, has passed.

I’m stunned, devastated, and speechless.

I love you, Tito.

My most sincere love & prayers for the entire Jackson family.

I love you all VERY much.

'Tito was the third oldest Jackson and one of nine children.

His other siblings include global stars Janet and LaToya Jackson.

He was the final sibling to place a solo single on the Billboard charts with his 2016 hit, 'Get It Baby.

' Two years prior, they performed a slew of shows in the UK as part of 'A Celebration of 50 Years,' also stopping to perform at Glastonbury Festival.

Jones was best known as the producer of three Michael Jackson albums—Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad.

The legendary musician, who died on Sunday, produced some of the most iconic recordings of the last century.

In an interview with BBC Newsnight in 2016, the legendary musician spoke about growing up in Chicago and his friendship with celebrities.