Tinseltown is up to some tricks! Though Hollywood can be a serious business, celebrities often share their light-hearted sides — and what better way to prove their comedic nuance than with practical jokes at the expense of others?
16.03.2022 - 20:25 / etcanada.com
Toni Braxton is looking back at a heartfelt memory that occurred prior to the passing of her sister Traci Braxton.
The 54-year-old singer took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a video that Kevin Hart had sent her sister before she succumbed to cancer on March 12.
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“A lot of people didn’t know about Traci’s (@therealtracibraxton) illness b/c she preferred to keep it private,” Toni wrote in the caption. “However special thanks to @kevinhart4real for taking the time to send her love and well wishes… you were her favourite. We really appreciate you.”
The footage sees Hart send his well-wishes to Traci after he learned she’d been a fan of his for a very long time. The 42-year-old comedian acknowledged the love Traci had given him and took the time to reciprocate that love.
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“I just want to tell you that you are loved in return for the love that you have given,” Hart said in the clip.
He went on to share some words of encouragement while noting that he was keeping Traci in his prayers. Hart motivated her to “be strong,” “to stay positive,” and even complimented her “amazing family and support system” who were, at the time, “doing their best to just try to keep you positive” and “uplift you in every way possible.”
“My heart is smiling because of you,” he concluded the sweet message.
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After learning of Traci’s death, hart expressed his condolences in the comments section of Toni’s post. Sending so many prayers to you & ur family,” he wrote. “I’m extremely sorry for ur lost. God
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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 got the surprise of a lifetime shortly before her sudden passing.
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.
Traci Braxton. On Monday, the mother of six posted an emotional tribute on her Instagram page, opening up about her grieving alongside a collage of her late daughter. The singer, and one of the famous Braxton sisters, died on Saturday, ET confirmed. She was 50.«My dear sweet wonderful, incredible daughter, we slept in the same bed before she became so terminally ill all night talking while sharing so many secrets,» Evelyn began her message, sharing Traci's faith that she would beat her illness as she «held on to her determination that she could be an example for someone else.» «As I watched her every day her mind grew stronger & more determined.
Traci Braxton has passed away was the age of 50, following a year-long cancer battle.The sad news of the singer and reality star's passing was confirmed by her husband Kevin Surratt, as he told TMZ: "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." Traci's sisters Trina, Tamar, Towanda and Toni Braxton are said to have been by her bedside as well as her mother and friends, as she passed away. Singer and reality star Traci hit Billboard fame when she made is to number 16 on the charts with her song Last Call. She was also known for her role in Sinners Wanted, All In and The Christmas Lottery.
Sasha Urban editorTraci Braxton, the singer, actress and television and radio personality who appeared on all seven seasons of “Braxton Family Values,” died Saturday after a battle with esophageal cancer, Variety has confirmed. She was 50 years old.“It is with the utmost regret that we inform you of the passing of our sister, Traci,” a statement from her family read. “Needless to say, she was a bright light, a wonderful daughter, an amazing sister, a loving mother, wife, grandmother and a respected performer.
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.
Traci Braxton, singer and star of the Braxton Family Values, has sadly died following a year-long battle with esophageal cancer. She was 50 years old.