Mike Mora, Singer Kelis' Husband, Dead at 37 After Battle With Cancer
15.03.2022 - 06:27
/ etonline.com
Kelis' husband, Mike Mora, has died after a battle with stage 4 stomach cancer. He was 37. Kelis' management team confirmed the sad news in a statement to ET. «Sadly, it’s true that Mike Mora has passed away.
We would ask all to respect Kelis and her family's privacy as of right now. Thank you,» Steve Satterhwaite, of Red Light Management, told ET.Several friends of Mora and Kelis shared tributes to the late photographer, including Evan Ross.Ross took to Instagram Monday to share a black-and-white portrait of Mora, writing, «We lost a brother Yesterday. We will truly miss you Mike.
Thinking of some of the great times we all spent together.»«You and @naztokio recording me at @dallasaustins studio in atlanta. First time I had ever really recording a record in the studio. You made it feel easy and safe.
Everything I saw you do. Was built in passion. I loved connecting again with you,» he continued. Ross concluded his tribute to the photographer by sending prayers to Kelis and her family.
The pair share a one-year-old daughter who they welcomed in Sept. 2020, as well as their 6-year-old son, Shepherd. Kelis is also a mom to 12-year-old son Knight, whom she shares with ex-husband Nas.«Hearing about your children and the life you and your wife have built,» Ross went on to add. «Im sending all the prayers and love to your family brother.
@kelis ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️RIP @mikemorafotos.»A post shared by Evan Ross (@realevanross)Fellow photographer, Brian Bowen Smith, also posted about Mora's passing, calling him «an amazing photographer» and «the sweetest guy» he had ever met.«Saddened to hear the news about our dear friend Mike passing away last night. Working with you was such a pleasure. I loved all of your questions and your passion
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