The Braxton family has been rocked by the death of one of its talented sisters.
Traci Braxton, 50, passed away early Saturday morning after a year-long battle with cancer. Her son, Kevin Surratt, Jr., shared the news on Instagram.
“When I heard the news about my mother being sick, first thing she said was I’m going to fight and beat this. She fought to the end, and today she’s at peace,” Kevin wrote. “I love my mother forever, and this hurts so much, but I’m at peace knowing she’s isn’t in pain anymore. I love you, ma. I’m going to miss you.”
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The news quickly spread online.
Traci’s older sister, seven-time Grammy winner Toni Braxton, posted a statement on behalf of the clan on her Instagram page. The 54-year-old songstress shared a poignant message with fans.
“It is with the utmost regret that we inform you of the passing of our sister, Traci. Needless to say, she was a bright light, a wonderful daughter, an amazing sister, a loving mother, wife, grandmother and a respected performer. We will miss her dearly,” she wrote.
“Traci passed this morning as the snow was falling. Our angel is now a snowflake. We ask that you respect our privacy as we plan to send her home with love, celebrating her life.”
“We are family forever. Love, The Braxton Family.”
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Fans on Twitter offered support, condolences and prayers to the Braxton family. Some Twitter users also shared their favorite moments of Traci with her sisters.
So sad hearing this Traci Braxton news. She was always my favorite. May her memory be a blessing.
And let me also add, this was yet ANOTHER situation where folks #onhere & in the media were making all sorts of comments about her sudden weight loss. DO BETTER.
— Leslie Mac (@LeslieMac) March 12, 2022
Traci Braxton passing at 50 is so upsetting. God rest her soul and be with her family.
— Michael Arceneaux (@youngsinick) March 12, 2022
Losing Traci Braxton feels like losing an auntie. We love that family yall, and I thank Traci and the Braxtons for being so raw and selfless with her precious family time for us as black people to feel seen, heard and understood through their show. Prayers to The Braxtons ❤️
— 20DaysofJune (@20daysofJune) March 12, 2022
The way she gave us pure comedy 😭 that show was nothing without my girl. Rest well Traci Braxton 🙏🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/szKI2m2LWU
— The Purse Dealer ✨ (@hausofsyy) March 12, 2022
💔🕊 RIP to Traci Braxton. I’m so shocked right now. Prayers up for the family for real. pic.twitter.com/rhc71u2m6Y
— Jermaine (@JermaineWatkins) March 12, 2022
Sending love to my favorite sisters. RIP Traci Braxton. 💔 pic.twitter.com/Yi7cSeMVeX
— 🦅 (@NoStandardz) March 12, 2022
A couple of fans pointed out people’s cruelty when Traci lost substantial weight as she privately fought cancer. The loving wife and mother never shared her diagnosis publicly.
Y’all definitely did Traci Braxton the same way y’all did Chadwick Boseman. You never know what people are going through! Stop commenting on people’s bodies! 😢❤️ pic.twitter.com/U64pepcq2y
— ✍🏾🗣 (@writtenbytruth) March 12, 2022
Traci Braxton never publicity announced that she was battling cancer for year 😢 ..she posted a pic last year after losing weight & people criticized her so much so that she turned her comments off .. 🗣 STOP JUDGING PEOPLE ‼️ YOU DONT KNOW WHAT THEY BATTLING BEHIND CLOSED DOORS pic.twitter.com/yHPkwpYiTv
— Jasmine 🥂 (@jassjana) March 12, 2022
Traci was one of the stars of WE TV’s Braxton Family Values. The show chronicled the lives of the singing family. Traci, Toni, Towanda, Tamar and Trina, and their matriarch, Evelyn, highlighted their struggles and triumphs on the show.
Our condolences go out to the Braxton family during this time.
