Reality star Traci Braxton has died at the age of 50 after she lost her battle with cancer, her loving son has confirmed.
The raven-haired beauty has been privately battling the horrific illness for a year behind closed doors as her tight-knit family supported her throughout.
According to TMZ, the loving mum passed away peacefully in her sleep with her sisters – including Toni Braxton – and her mom thought to have been by her side until the end.
Her son Kevin Surratt Jr. later confirmed the devastating news on Instagram as he shared a sweet snap of the pair in a loving embrace.
Alongside the heartbreaking snap, he shared a loving tribute to his mother as he mourned her loss on Saturday (March 12).
He wrote: “When I heard the news about my mother being sick 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.
“I love you ma I’m going to miss you,” he concluded.
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And fans soon swarmed to social media after the heartbreaking news of his mother’s passing started to circulate online to share their condolences to him and his family.
In addition to the loving support from his 27,000 followers online, several of his fellow family members shared their love on his emotional family update.
Fellow stars Denim Braxton penned: “Love you Kev [love heart emoji]” as Diezel Braxton added: “Love you kev. We gonna get through this [love heart emoji].”
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One user chimed in with: “Sending my condolences praying for you and your family. I’m a huge Braxton Family fan. This one TORE me. [white love heart emoji].”
Another fan of the show agreed: “Omggggg I’m so so sorry [four heartbroken emojis] sending my sincerest condolences to your family! So heartbreaking [heartbroken emoji] she was so sweet.”
A third wrote: “Omggggg [five heartbroken emojis] I’m so sorry for your loss !!! … my heart aches for you and your family ! Keeping everyone in my prayers [six prayer emojis].”
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Traci first found fame as an actress and was best known for her role in Sinners Wanted, followed by her role in There’s a Stranger In My House and Chaaw.
But that’s not all the talented star was known for as she went on to show her vocal talent when her hit single Last Call made it to #16 on the Billboards hit list.
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