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16.03.2022 - 23:07 / perezhilton.com
Traci Braxton got the surprise of a lifetime shortly before her sudden passing.
Fans were left heartbroken over the weekend after learning about the tragic death of the Braxton Family Values alum on Saturday. Her sister Toni Braxton confirmed the sad news by posting a somber tribute from the family to Instagram at the time, writing:
So heartbreaking…
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Traci’s husband, Kevin Surratt, told TMZ that her death came after a secret battle with esophageal cancers over the past year. According to her publicist Tomasina Perkins-Washington to E! News, the 50-year-old television personality had been in hospice for the year while undergoing treatment.
But before Traci passed away, she had been surrounded with love and support from not only her family members but one of her “favorite” comedians: Kevin Hart. After learning about her health problems, the 42-year-old comedian recorded a special video for the reality star to help boost her spirits while she fought her cancer.
Toni shared the uplifting video from Hart to Instagram on Tuesday, in which he expressed:
The Ride Along actor told the Last Call crooner that he would keep her in his prayers, adding:
This was just very sweet of Kevin! We can only imagine how much Traci must have appreciated and smiled at this gift while she was going through such a difficult time. Toni captioned the touching post:
After the 54-year-old singer posted the video, Hart offered his condolences to the Braxton family in the comments, saying:
Once again, we are sending our love to Traci’s friends and family as they mourn her loss. You can watch the special shout-out from Kevin (below):
[Image via Traci Braxton/Instagram, Toni
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The spirit of Traci Braxton lives on in Toni Braxton and their family.
The spirit of Traci Braxton lives on in Toni Braxton and their family.
Traci Braxton wanted to keep her battle with cancer private, but when Kevin Hart got wind about her health condition and that she was also a huge fan of his, the 42-year-old comedian sprung into action and sent Traci a touching and uplifting video.Traci's famous sister, Toni Braxton, shared the 39-second video on Instagram in which Hart addresses Traci and says he's just being made aware how long of a fan of his she's been. «I just wanna take the time to give you that love back and tell you that you are loved in return for the love that you have given,» Hart said.
Toni Braxton is looking back at a heartfelt memory that occurred prior to the passing of her sister Traci Braxton.
TMZ, saying: “We have come to a time where we must inform the public that after a year of privately undergoing a series of treatment for esophageal cancer our beloved Traci Braxton has gone on to glory.”A post shared by Toni Braxton (@tonibraxton) The singer and reality TV star was born in Maryland in 1971 and began her career with her sisters in the group The Braxtons in 1989. She released on single with them, ‘Good Life’, before embarking on her own solo career many years later in 2014.Under her own name, she released two solo albums – 2014’s ‘Crash & Burn’ and 2018’s ‘On Earth’.
In memoriam. Legendary performer Traci Braxton has died after a private cancer battle. She was 50.
Traci Braxton, whose presence on the reality series Braxton Family Values made her a fan favorite, died Friday in hospice at age 50 of esophageal cancer, according to her family.