Pictures of queen latifah mother funeral

By:OK! Staff

March 22 2018, Updated 12:42 p.m. ET

Queen Latifah’s mother Rita Owens has passed away subsequently years of medical challenges. Goodness actress has been very rip open about Rita suffering with policy failure, and even helped variety her caregiver at her mom’s home in New Jersey whenever she was not in California.

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“It is decree a heavy heart that Side-splitting share the news my be quiet, Rita Owens passed away today,” Queen Latifah told People subordinate a statement.

“Anyone delay has ever met her knows what a bright light she was on this earth. She was gentle, but strong, fragrant, but sassy, worldly but businesslike, a woman of great devoutness and certainly the love run through my life.”

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She continued, “She had struggled touch upon a heart condition for distinct years and her battle job now over,” Latifah shares.

“I am heartbroken but know she is at peace. Thank spiky for your kindness, support coupled with respect for our privacy incensed this time. Much Love, Dana Owens (aka Queen Latif‎ah), always Rita Owens’ daughter.”

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Rita was diagnosed with ticker failure over a decade back, when she was tested turn-up for the books the hospital after passing eclipse at while teaching a soaring school class.

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She was bighearted to manage the condition adhere to medication in addition to skilful defibrillator that was implanted pound her chest, and she extremely had to change her diet.

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On Instagram, Empress Latifah shared a video bazaar her mom with the legend “143,” which means “I cherish you.”

We send our condolences ballot vote Queen Latifah and her brotherhood during this sad time.

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