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Tito Jackson Cause of Death: Brother of Michael and Janet Passes Away at 70
Tito Jackson, an original member of iconic group The Jackson 5 and the brother of Michael and Janet Jackson, has passed away.
He was 70 years old.
This sad news was confirmed to People Magazine by the musician’s nephew, Siggy, while long-time family manager Steve Manning also told Entertainment Tonight that Tito had died.
No official cause of death has been established, but Manning told the aforementioned celebrity gossip outlet that he believes Jackson suffered a heart attack while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma.
Tito had been performing with brothers Jackie Jackson and Marlon Jackson as The Jacksons, most recently taking to the stage on September 8 in Surrey, England.
He had appearances scheduled for October 25 in Atlantic City, New Jersey; and November 1 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
As part of The Jackson 5 way back in the day, Tito and siblings Michael, Jackie, Jermaine Jackson and Marlon were responsible for hit songs such as “I Want You Back,” “ABC” and “I’ll Be There.”
The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 and was also honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Tito went on to have a solo career, releasing two studio albums: Tito Time in 2016 and Under Your Spell in 2021.
Jackson’s sons — Taj, Taryll and TJ, best known as the pop group 3T — shared the news of their father’s death via Instagram early Monday, September 16, writing:
It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us. We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken.
Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being. Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 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. Please remember to do what our father always preached and that is “Love One Another.” We love you Pops.
Just days before his death, Jackson had honored his late and legendary brother, Michael, on Instagram while in Munich, Germany for a concert.
“Before our show in Munich, my brothers Jackie, Marlon, and I, visited the beautiful memorial dedicated to our beloved brother, Michael Jackson,” he captioned a photo of a memorial dedicated to the late artist said on Wednesday, September 11.
“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.”
Along with his three sons and grandchildren, Jackson is survived by his mom, Katherine… and his siblings Rebbie, Jackie, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, Randy and Janet Jackson.
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Apple takes legal action in UK data privacy row
Apple is taking legal action to try to overturn a demand made by the UK government to view its customers’ private data if required.
The BBC understands that the US technology giant has appealed to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, an independent court with the power to investigate claims against the Security Service.
It is the latest development in an unprecedented row between one of the world’s biggest tech firms and the UK government over data privacy.
In January, Apple was issued with a secret order by the Home Office to share encrypted data belonging to Apple users around the world with UK law enforcement in the event of a potential national security threat.
Data protected by Apple’s standard level of encryption is still accessible by the company if a warrant is issued, but the firm cannot view or share data encrypted using its toughest privacy tool, Advanced Data Protection (ADP).
ADP is an opt-in feature and it is not known how many people use it.
Last week, Apple chose to remove ADP from the UK market rather than comply with the notice, which would involve creating a “backdoor” in the tool to create access.
Apple said at the time that it would never compromise its security features and it was disappointed at having to take the action in the UK.
The UK’s order also angered the US administration with President Donald Trump describing it to The Spectator as “something that you hear about with China”.
Tulsi Gabbard, US head of intelligence, said she had not been informed in advance about the UK’s demand.
She described it in a letter as an “egregious violation” of US citizens’ rights to privacy and that she intended to find out whether it breached the terms of a legal data agreement between the US and the UK.
The FT, which first revealed Apple’s legal action, reports that the tribunal case could be heard in the next few weeks, but may not be made public.
The Home Office refused to confirm or deny that the notice issued in January exists. Legally, this order cannot be made public.
But a spokesperson said: “More broadly, the UK has a longstanding position of protecting our citizens from the very worst crimes, such as child sex abuse and terrorism, at the same time as protecting people’s privacy.
“The UK has robust safeguards and independent oversight to protect privacy and privacy is only impacted on an exceptional basis, in relation to the most serious crimes and only when it is necessary and proportionate to do so.”
Apple declined to comment.
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Boy, 16, dies after being shot in south London
A 16-year-old boy has died after being shot in an “enormously shocking incident” in south London, the Metropolitan Police has said.
The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene in Paradise Road, Stockwell, after police were called at about 15:20 GMT to reports of a shooting.
Officers are working to identify the victim and contact his family. No arrests have been made.
Supt Gabriel Cameron said: “Our thoughts are with the young boy’s family at this devastating time.”
He added: “This is an enormously shocking incident which I imagine will cause huge distress to the local community.”
“Local officers are on the scene gathering CCTV and speaking to witnesses to piece together what has happened.
“They will be supported by specialist homicide investigators shortly.”
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe VS The Predator
Every version of Donatello has at least some experience with extra-terrestrial technology. Countless times, he’s helped the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles overcome a technologically superior enemy, and the Predator is no different.
This being a random encounter, I don’t expect Donnie to be carrying a suitcase full of tools and gadgetry, but he always has a few tricks up his sleeve.
Donnie would first find a way to neutralize the Predator’s cloaking technology so he could see what he was dealing with. From there, Donatello would find a way to either turn the Predator’s tech against it or eliminate it from the equation altogether.
Sensing that a hand-to-hand fight would be suicide, Donnie would likely set up some traps, ala Arnold in the first Predator (1987), to incapacitate or at least slow the creature down.
Ultimately, it comes down to whether Donatello kills the Predator or simply leaves it immobilized. Of all the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Donatello is most reluctant to kill—his weapon is a big stick, after all—so instead, he knocks the Predator out and safely retreats back to the sewers for reinforcements.
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