Toni Braxton mourns late sister Traci Braxton following death from cancer aged 50 in heartbreaking tribute: ‘Our angel is now a snowflake’

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Toni Braxton has expressed her grief over her sister Traci Braxton’s death in a heart-wrenching tribute, describing the late singer as a ‘bright light’.On Saturday, it was confirmed that Traci had died at the age of 50 after being diagnosed with cancer.The Braxton Family Values star, who was reportedly surrounded by her mother and sisters when she died, is survived by her siblings, husband Kevin Surratt and their son Kevin Jr.In a statement shared on Toni’s social media channels on behalf of the Braxton family, she wrote that it was ‘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,’ the statement read.‘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.’In a separate post, Traci’s son, Kevin Jr, said that it ‘hurts so much’ that she has died, but he feels ‘at peace’ knowing she is no longer in pain.Sharing a picture of them embracing, he wrote: ‘When I heard the news about my mother being sick first thing she said was I’m going to fight and beat this.‘She fought to the end and today she’s at peace.