Antoine Dodson, best known for going viral in 2010 after he declared “Hide yo kids, hide yo wife” in a news interview — is mourning the death of his mother.
Antoine tells TMZ that his mom, Jennifer, died Sunday at a hospital in Decatur, Alabama. Antoine said her death came as a shock because he thought she was doing better after recent health issues.
Antoine says his mom began having problems with her leg around the time he became Internet famous. Her leg was amputated a few months ago. An infection set in and she was transferred to the ICU, but Antoine says she was getting better, according to TMZ.
Sadly, Jennifer took a turn for the worse and Antoine got the call on Sept. 12 that his mom had passed. He tells TMZ doctors believe she died of heart failure.
Antoine, 35, is asking for donations to cover his mother’s funeral expenses. He says because of the pandemic, he’s strapped for cash and really needs help.
Antoine created a GoFundMe account to raise cash. As of Friday morning, over $6,000 was raised of his $9,000 goal.
He wrote in the summary:
“I’m not in a financial position to put my mom to rest and so I’m asking for your help, even if you can’t I appreciate all the love and support coming, God bless us all!! Thank you.”
Antoine renounced his homosexuality in 2013 and disappeared from the limelight.
