Keyshia Cole‘s mother Frankie Lons has passed away. Keyshia’s sister, Elite Noel announced the sad news on her Instagram Story. Frankie was 61.
Elite wrote an emotional post revealing the loss of her mother, former reality TV star Frankie Lons.
“Worse pain ever… to see my mama in a body bag on her birthday! My heart so fuckin broke [sic].”
TMZ reported Frankie died of a drug overdose on Sunday. Frankie had health problems and struggled with addictions for many years.
Frankie won hearts as a recovering drug addict on the reality TV shows Keyshia Cole’s The Way It Is, Keyshia & Daniel: Family First, Keyshia Cole: All In and The Frankie and Neffe Show, starring Neffeteria Pugh.
Frankie also appeared in Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew (2008).