How Many of The Jackson 5 Are Dead? How Old Was Michael Jackson When He Left the Jackson 5?

Only one member of the Jackson 5 has passed away. Michael Jackson, the youngest member and the most famous sibling, tragically died on June 25, 2009.

The Jackson 5, originally known as The Jackson Brothers, was a famous American music group formed in 1965 in Gary, Indiana. The group consisted of five siblings from the Jackson family:

1. Jackie Jackson (Sigmund Esco Jackson, born May 4, 1951)
2. Tito Jackson (Toriano Adaryll Jackson, born October 15, 1953)
3. Jermaine Jackson (Jermaine La Juane Jackson, born December 11, 1954)
4. Marlon Jackson (Marlon David Jackson, born March 12, 1957)
5. Michael Jackson (Michael Joseph Jackson, born August 29, 1958)

The Jackson 5’s music career began in earnest in 1966 when they signed with Motown Records, releasing their debut single “Big Boy.” However, it was their second single, “I Want You Back,” released in 1969, that catapulted them to stardom. This was followed by a string of hits, including “ABC,” “The Love You Save,” and “I’ll Be There,” among others.

How Old Was Michael Jackson When He Left the Jackson 5?

Michael Jackson left the Jackson 5 in 1975 at the age of 16.