Towanda Braxton has shared a devastating tribute to sister Traci, following her death on Saturday.
The Sinners Wanted actress died at the age of 50, following a year-long battle with cancer.
Taking to Instagram, the 48-year-old revealed her heartbreak over her loss.
‘Our morning ritual, laughing, saying good morning or even watching the same movie on the phone in silence,’ she began. ‘No one will ever know just how we were as sisters.
‘Behind the screen, living and loving our truth. All of us….being on the phone together for hours at a time. An amazing daughter, a dope ass sister, an incredible mum and an awesome grandma (Bubbie). A SUPERSTAR!!
‘We never missed a beat without saying I love you whenever a call ended. A hummingbird was at my front door this morning and all I could do was smile- knowing it was you, saying “Good morning Umba”.
‘My heart is broken but….Now….God has you in HIS bosom. I love you my forever Traci.’
Traci died over the weekend, and was surrounded by her family.
The Braxton Family Values star’s son confirmed the news on Instagram, sharing a photo of the two of them in an embrace.
‘When I heard the news about my mother being sick first thing she said was I’m going to fight and beat this,’ he penned.
‘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’s isn’t in pain anymore.
‘I love you ma I’m going to miss you.’
Sister Toni added on her own page: ‘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.
‘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. We are family forever. Love, The Braxton Family.’
She is is survived by her sisters, husband Kevin Surratt and their son Kevin Jr.
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