LaToya Jackson has raised alarm among fans after appearing notably thin in a recent holiday video shared from Qatar, just months following the tragic loss of her brother Tito Jackson.
In the Instagram clip, the 68-year-old Jackson family member can be seen asking to be filmed from "further back" while extending holiday wishes to her followers. However, her visibly slender frame quickly became the focus of concerned comments from fans.
"She needs to eat," wrote one worried follower, while another commented, "She is not well. Very sad... I pray she's okay." Several fans questioned whether photo editing could explain her appearance.
According to sources close to the family, the 5-foot-4 entertainer, who previously maintained a healthy weight of around 124 pounds, has reportedly lost approximately 25 pounds. Insiders claim her clothes now require alterations as she drops below a size 00.
The dramatic weight loss comes in the wake of Tito Jackson's death on September 15, 2024. The former Jackson 5 member suffered a fatal heart attack, with his business associate Terry Harvey Maltbia present during his final moments. A family source revealed LaToya was with Tito in Germany shortly before his passing.
Friends close to LaToya suggest the grief of losing her brother has taken a severe toll on her health. "La Toya has been losing weight drastically, and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight," revealed one insider. "Family and friends are very worried, and fear she'll be the next Jackson family member to go."
The source added that LaToya appears "weak and unhealthy," with loved ones expressing concern about potential health complications related to her weight loss.
This latest development has heightened anxiety among fans and family members alike, as they hope for LaToya's recovery during this challenging period of loss and mourning.