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Queen Latifah’s mother, Rita Owens, has passed away after battling heart failure for more than a decade. Latifah revealed the news in a statement to People magazine, saying, “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens passed away today. 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.”
She 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.”
- Late Wednesday night (March 21st), Latifah shared a video of a photograph of her mother, along with a caption that said, “143,” which means, “I love you.”
