Keisha Nash Whitaker, actor Forest Whitaker's ex wife, has passed away age 51...
From The Daily Mail
Keisha Nash Whitaker, the ex-wife of actor Forest Whitaker, has died at the age of 51, following a battle with anorexia.
The former couple's daughter True Whitaker, 25, confirmed the tragic news on her Instagram account Thursday, calling her 'the most beautiful woman in the world' in a heartbreaking post, but did not elaborate on the cause of death.
A source tells DailyMail.com that Nash-Whitaker died earlier this week after being in and out of hospital for the past few months with intestinal problems, following a years-long battle with anorexia.
'Keisha battled anorexia for years,' says a source. Forrest stayed by her side during those difficult times, but the following year he filed for divorce in 2015.
Whitaker, 62, and Nash-Whitaker, were married in 1996 and share two daughters, Sonnet, 27 and True, 25.
'They remained friends and their divorce was amicable, but because Whitaker said his wife was, ‘kind, funny bright and out – going, as well as a good mother to their children, there was no need to not remain friendly.’
Meanwhile, True's emotional post read: 'Goodbye mommy. I love you 4ever and beyond,' True posted to her account over a photo of her mother. 'The most beautiful woman in the world... thank you for teaching me every single thing I know. I'll see you in my dreams and I'll feel you in my heart.'
8 comments:
Damn a black woman dying of anorexia just seems extra sad to me. Like wtf???
Wow.
RIP young lady.
wow 💔
It was all in her mind. Super sad.
Whoa… disturbing and sad
My family would have dealt with that.
Very sad to read this. How painful this disease must have been on this family. I’m sure they didn’t understand her and she didn’t understand her disease. Goodness. Hoping Forest and her daughters have the kind of support they need. RIP, sis.
This is so sad. I remember seeing pictures of them and so many noticed how tiny she was. It is a very hard thing to overcome. I'm sure the pressures of the Hollywood spotlight did not make it easier. Rest Well beautiful lady.
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