SINGER TRACI BRAXTON OF ‘BRAXTON FAMILY VALUES’ DIES AT 50
Legendary performer Traci Braxton has died at the age of 50 after a private cancer battle.
Traci’s sister, Toni Braxton, confirmed her death in a statement from the Braxton family on Instagram.
“Needless to say, she was a bright light, a wonderful daughter, an amazing sister, a loving mother, wife, grandmother and a respected performer,” she wrote.
The singer and reality star had been quietly battling esophageal cancer throughout the past year, TMZ reports. After she posted a picture at her son’s wedding in July, many concerned fans pointed out her dramatic weight loss. She received many comments regarding her weight loss that she turned the comments off and later deleted the post. The picture, however, remains on her son’s page.
Although Traci was a late bloomer with her solo singing career, she wasn’t limited to a single medium. She also worked as an actress, playing one of the top-billed roles in the 2018 movie Sinners Wanted.
She is survived by her husband who announced her death to TMZ on Sunday, saying: ‘We have come to a time where we must inform the public that after a year of privately undergoing a series of treatments for esophageal cancer our beloved Traci Braxton has gone on to glory.’
Many fans gave their love to the Braxton family on Twitter.
Ms. Evelyn Braxton’s messages in regards to her daughter Traci Braxton’s passing. 🥺🤍
— “Sometimes healing doesn’t come on this side of heaven.” pic.twitter.com/avIHPN18Pk
— Bran 🍭 (@b4thglow_) March 15, 2022
I am going to Miss Traci Braxton she was one of my favorite Braxton sister because she was so relatable and funny 💔 R.I.P Traci Braxton pic.twitter.com/QWDCLue0Jq
— Brandy_Fanpage 🌕 (@Noel30580245) March 13, 2022
i think I can speak for a lot of people when I say we are grieving the loss of Traci Braxton… although I and many others have never met her she felt like an auntie to me. pic.twitter.com/1Uq4A7xwq5
— kaleaf 🍁 (@theythemkaleaf) March 15, 2022
REST IN PEACE TO TRACI BRAXTON 💔 she was the auntie in my head even though I’ve never personally met her but she was as real as they come and one of the underrated Braxton of them all she was truly a gift with a beautiful soul! Sorry for you loss momma Braxton! #TraciBraxton pic.twitter.com/Z5CuosPNIO
— Bernie Mac (@BernieMac__) March 13, 2022
