Actress and singer Traci Braxton dies of cancer at 50

Entertainer Traci Braxton has died following a battle with cancer. She was 50.

“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,� said a statement released by her family.

“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.�

Braxton’s husband Kevin Surratt told NBC News that Traci had been undergoing treatment for esophageal cancer during the past year.

As an actress, Braxton appeared in films including “Sinners Wanted� and “Chaaw.�

She is best known for the reality series “Braxton Family Values,� appearing with her siblings Toni, Towanda, Trina, Tamar and Michael.

She recorded the hit song “Last Call� in 2014, and “Broken Things� with her sisters Toni, Towanda and Trina in 2018.

“When I heard the news about my mother being sick first thing she said was I’m going to fight and beat this,� her son Kevin Surratt Jr. posted to his Instagram on Saturday. “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.�