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Queen Latifah is mourning the loss of her mom. The actress shared news of her mom’s death in a statement to E! News saying, “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens passed away yesterday. 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,”
Latifah continued. “She had struggled with a heart condition for many years and her battle is now over. I am heart broken but know she is at peace. Thank you for your kindness, support and respect for our privacy at this time.”
