Singer Tracey Braxton, who starred with her family in the reality show Braxton Family Values, died Saturday at the age of 50.
Her sister Toni and family said that Braxton died “this morning while it was snowing”. Traci Braxton reportedly battled esophageal cancer.
“Needless to say, she was a shining light, a beautiful daughter, an amazing sister, a loving mother, wife, grandmother and a respected actress,” the family said. “We will miss her very much.”
Singer and TV presenter Tracy Braxton attends Hallmark’s “Home and Family” exhibit at Universal Studios Hollywood on April 3, 2019 in Universal City, California. Paul Archuleta/Getty Images
Braxton Family Values aired for seven seasons starting in 2011 on WeTV. It focused on the lives of the sisters Tony, Tracy, Tamar, Trina and Towanda and their extended families.
Tracy was an actress and singer who released albums in 2014 and 2018, of which the singles “Last Call” and “Broken Things” became her best-known songs.
According to her website, she spent most of her time doing social work for children with disabilities.
She was married to Kevin Surratt, with whom she co-starred on Marriage Boot Camp. Their son, Kevin Surratt Jr., said on Instagram Saturday that his mother fought to the end.
“I always love my mother and it hurts so much, but I’m at peace knowing she doesn’t hurt anymore,” he said.
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