TRACI Braxton posted one final Instagram photo just weeks before she lost her battle with cancer, dying at 50 years old.
Famous family members Tamar and Toni Braxton are mourning the loss.
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Traci’s final Instagram photo was jared in January, roughly two months before her untimely death.
The reality star wished mom Evelyn Braxton a happy birthday in the post.
Along with her wish, she shared a pic of the two of them together, smiling at what appeared to be some sort of gathering.
Traci wrote: “Please help me wish my beautiful mother @evelynbraxton a glorious and blessed Birthday… Love You.”
Following news of her death, fans have flocked to the post to send condolences and express their sadness.
One wrote: “Nah what…. RIP. Thank you for always showing me love. Praying for the family…”
Another commented: “We love you, Traci!”
A third commenter wrote: “Wish this news wasn’t true.”
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Traci’s death was announced on Saturday.
TRAGIC LOSS
The Braxton Family Values star died after a year-long battle with cancer, various reports confirmed.
Sisters, including Toni, and her mom are said to have been with her when she passed.
Traci’s son, Kevin Surratt Jr., shared the news of her death online.
In an Instagram post, he appeared to be holding her tight in an embrace.
He confirmed the sad news, writing: “When I heard the news about my mother being sick, the first thing she said was I’m going to fight and beat this.
“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 isn’t in pain anymore.”
He ended his post: “I love you ma I’m going to miss you.”
REMEMBERING TRACI
Family members and fans flooded the comments with kind words.
Diezel Braxton stated: “Love you Kev. We gonna get through this.”
Denim Braxton added: “Love you Kev.”
A fan mentioned: “Oh my god! I’m so so sorry. Sending my sincerest condolences to your family!
“So heartbreaking. She was so sweet.”
Another fan stated: “I am so sorry for your loss, Kevin. Praying for you and your family.”
Traci is survived by her husband, Kevin Surratt, and her son.
SISTER SORROW
Toni also spoke out about her younger sister’s passing.
In her Instagram post, the Un-Break My Heart singer wrote: “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.”
She continued: “Traci passed this morning as the snow was falling, our angel is now a snowflake.
“We ask that you respect our privacy as we plan to send her home with love, celebrating her life.”
Tonic concluded: “We are family forever.”
In addition to her appearance on the hit family reality show and her successful music career, Traci was known for her acting abilities.
She was best known for her appearance in Sinners Wanted, though she also appeared in There’s a Stranger in My House and Chaaw.
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