• Traci Braxton, the sister of singers Toni and Tamar Braxton, passed away on Saturday, March 11
  • The singer and star of the WE reality TV show Braxton Family had fought a quiet cancer battle for the past year
  • According to Traci's husband, Kevin Surratt, the legendary singer died from esophagal cancer, a disease in which malignant cancer cells form in the tissues of the oesophagus

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American singer Traci Braxton, who was the sister of Toni and Tamar Braxton, has died.

Goodbye Traci Braxtone

As reported by Fox2detroit, Toni announced the sad news on her Instagram account on Saturday on behalf of the Braxton family.

"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," the family's statement begins.

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"We ask that you respect our privacy as we plan to send her home with love, celebrating her life. We are family forever," the family's statement concludes.

Traci's cause of death

Traci's husband, Kevin Surratt, also confirmed the news of her death in a statement shared with the press.

He said she had been privately undergoing treatment for esophageal cancer.

"We have come to a time where we must inform the public that After a year of privately undergoing a series of treatments for Esophageal cancer our beloved Traci Braxton has gone on to glory," Surratt said.

Jane Nightbirde dies after long battle with cancer

As previously reported by Briefly News, Jane Marczewski alias Nightbirde, who earned many followers after being a contestant on America's Got Talent, died after a battle with cancer.

The singer caught the attention of many after delivering a stunning audition in 2021 on America's Got Talent.

Nightbirde had impressed judge Simon Cowell with her positivity and resolve.

Cowell then awarded Marczewski a coveted "golden buzzer," which advanced her to the next round of the competition but she ultimately hoped out due to health-related issues.

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