Wilson Chapman editorMarvin J. Chomsky, the Emmy-winning director and producer who helmed episodes of beloved TV shows like “Roots” and “Star Trek,” died Monday, his son Peter Chomsky confirmed to Variety.
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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.
“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,” her husband Kevin Surratt said in a statement..
Braxton’s sisters, mother and friends were by her side when she passed, according to her publicist, Tomasina Perkins-Washington.
“When I heard the news about my mother being sick first thing she said was, ‘I’m going to fight and beat this,’ ” her son, Kevin Surratt Jr., said in an Instagram post Saturday. “She fought to the end and today she’s at peace. I love my mother forever and this hurts so much but I’m at peace knowing she’s isn’t in pain anymore,” he added. “I love you ma I’m going to miss you.”
Braxton was known for her roles in films like Sinners Wanted and Chaaw, as well as the stage play, There’s a Stranger in My House.
Her greatest attention, though, came from the family’s reality TV show Braxton Family Values, where she appeared with siblings Toni, Towanda, Trina, Tamar and Michael.
In music, Traci Braxton had a hit with the song “Last Call” in 2014, which reached No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. She also sang with sisters Toni, Towanda and Trina on the song “Broken Things” in 2018
She is survived by her husband, children and siblings. No memorial plans have been revealed.
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Wilson Chapman editorMarvin J. Chomsky, the Emmy-winning director and producer who helmed episodes of beloved TV shows like “Roots” and “Star Trek,” died Monday, his son Peter Chomsky confirmed to Variety.
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.
Toni Braxton is looking back at a heartfelt memory that occurred prior to the passing of her sister Traci Braxton.
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.
NEW YORK -- Singer Traci Braxton, who was featured with her family in the reality television series “Braxton Family Values,” died at age 50 on Saturday.Her sister, Toni, and family said that Braxton died “this morning as the snow was falling.” According to reports, Traci Braxton had been fighting esophageal cancer.“Needless to say, she was a bright light, a wonderful daughter, an amazing sister, a loving mother, wife, grandmother and a respected performer,” the family said. “We will miss her dearly.”“Braxton Family Values” aired for seven seasons starting in 2011 on WeTV.
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, singer and star of the Braxton Family Values, has sadly died following a year-long battle with esophageal cancer. She was 50 years old.
Singer Traci Braxton, who was the sister of Toni and Tamar Braxton, has died. She was 50. Toni announced the news on her Instagram account early Saturday on behalf of the Braxton family.
Traci Braxton died at the age of 50 after a long battle with cancer on Friday (March 11), according to TMZ. The Braxton Family Values star was reportedly surround by her sisters — Toni, Towanda, Trina and Tamar — and mom when she quietly passed. Find out more about the entertainer, below.