Fifteen years after the death of her brother Michael Jackson, La Toya Jackson has debuted a striking new look.
The singer, who is the fifth child of the Jackson family, shared a clip from her vacation in Qatar on Saturday (December 21). In the clip, she posed in what appears to be the lobby of an ornate building covered in dazzling light fixtures.
Donning a fitted black jumpsuit and gold heels, the 68-year-old walked around the hotel and posed in a bar.
The post, however, sparked concern from fans about the singer’s health as she appeared “frail”
“Happy holidays guys! Welcome to Qatar!” she captioned the video.
Social Media Reacts
Underneath the post, fans littered the comment section with opinions about her current weight. “LaToya hunnie (and I ask this VERY respectfully and lovingly) what is going on hun? You look TOO frail! I know many people notice but are afraid to ask or bring it up.”, an Instagram user wrote.
“She needs to eat,” commented one fan, which garnered 16k likes. Another fan encouraged everyone to pray for La Toya writing, “Praying for her let’s not judge other people cuz we don’t know what this woman been through in her life.”
Career
La Toya’s music career began in the late 1970s and she achieved moderate success in the 1980s. Her music style spanned pop, dance, and R&B, but she often found herself overshadowed by her more famous siblings, especially Michael and Janet.
One of her best-known songs, “Heart Don’t Lie” (1984), helped her gain a bigger following, reaching the Top 40 in the US.
In the 1990s, La Toya became estranged from her family, particularly after she publicly criticized her father, Joe Jackson, in an autobiography. This led to tension within the Jackson family, but she later reconciled with them.
The post comes after she paid tribute to her beloved brother Tito, who suffered a fatal heart attack on September 15 at age 70.
In the wake of the loss of Tito, the Jackson family united to celebrate the holiday season and embrace the spirit of love. “A fun-filled family day! Mother, Jackie, Prince, and myself enjoying time together at Hayvenhurst! Family is everything!!!,” she captioned the moment, encapsulating the essence of the night.