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.”

 

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.”

 

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. 

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. 

 

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.