Sister of icon Toni Braxton has died
Reality TV star and younger sister of Toni Braxton, Traci Braxton, has died at the age of 50.
Traci Braxton, the younger sister of singer-songwriter Toni Braxton, has died at the age of 50.
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Traci Braxton died after privately battling cancer.
In a statement on Twitter, Toni Braxton confirmed the death of her sister. She called her younger sister "a bright light, a wonderful daughter, an amazing sister, a loving mother, wife, grandmother and a respected performer."
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The reality TV personality is also known for her hit song, 'Last Call,' which rose to #16 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Toni asked for privacy for her family as they "plan to send her home with love, celebrating her life."
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. pic.twitter.com/N4NsYkPg5g
— Toni Braxton (@tonibraxton) March 12, 2022
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Image Credit: Twitter/ Toni Braxton