Queen Latifah's Mom Has Died

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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 Latif‎ah), forever Rita Owens' daughter."

https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/22/entertainment/queen-latifah-mom-dead/index.html

[HipChick]

1. May she RIP..

[Lucky Luciano]

2. I really like Queen Latifah. Always found her very charming.

RIP to her mother.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

3. I am so sorry.

Losing your mother is always hard, and a profound transition.

Queen Latifah is one of those people I would dearly love to meet.

[Tarheel_Dem]

4. RIP, Mrs. Owens.

[iluvtennis]

5. RIP Miss Rita. Queen, her spirit will always live in you.