Tito Jackson Laid to Rest by Brother Michael Jackson’s Children Nearly 2 Months After His Death — Details & Pics
|Nearly two months after his sudden passing, the Jackson family laid Tito Jackson to rest in a private ceremony in Glendale, California.
The somber gathering on November 4 served as a farewell to the beloved family member and former Jackson 5 guitarist, who died at age 70 on September 15.
Tito Jackson performs at DreamFest International Music Festival 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan on July 26, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Michael Jackson’s children, Paris, 26, and Bigi, 22, attended the funeral to honor the late artist, joined by their aunt La Toya, 68, and uncle Marlon, 67.
Tito’s sons Jaafar, 28, and Jermajesty, 24, were reportedly present, along with family friend and fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons, 49.
News of the nearly two-month gap between Tito’s death and burial sparked online reactions, with one person asking, “Why did it take so long to bury him???”
A second expressed disbelief at his death, “Wow! I had not heard anything about his passing. Thoughts are with his family.”
Tito Jackson attends the “Stratton” UK premiere in London, England, on August 29, 2017 | Source: Getty Images
Many netizens were unaware that Tito had just been laid to rest, with some wondering why it was delayed, while others assumed the burial had already taken place.
A netizen’s reaction to Tito Jackson’s funeral, posted on November 5, 2024 | Source: Facebook.com/TMZ
As netizens focused on the surprising timing of Tito’s funeral, others noted Bigi’s appearance at the service, referring to him by his nickname, “Blanket.”
Another reflected on how Tito’s death impacted his mom, Katherine, “For Mama Jackson to loss 2 sons is a lot because as women these are people that came out her body that’s a lot [sic].”
Tito and Michael Jackson, along with their mother, Katherine, at the Santa Barbara County courthouse in Santa Maria, California, on April 7, 2005 | Source: Getty Images
“The family is very sad, Tito was the closest to everyone 💔😢,” someone else shared.