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Queen Latifah announced on Thursday that her mother, Rita Owens, has died.
The actress released a statement stating her mother passed away Wednesday after a longtime battle with heart disease.
"It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens passed away today," Latifah said in a statement to People. "Anyone that has ever met her knows what a bright light she was on this earth. She was gentle, but strong, sweet, but sassy, worldy but pragmatic, a woman of great faith and certainly the love of my life."
The statement continued: "She had struggled with a heart condition for many years and her battle is now over. I am heartbroken but know she is at peace. Thank you for your kindness, support and respect for our privacy at this time. Much Love, Dana Owens (aka Queen Latif?ah), forever Rita Owens' daughter."
https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/22/entertainment/queen-latifah-mom-dead/index.html
HipChick
(25,485 posts)Lucky Luciano
(11,253 posts)RIP to her mother.
PoindexterOglethorpe
(25,841 posts)Losing your mother is always hard, and a profound transition.
Queen Latifah is one of those people I would dearly love to meet.