Rita Owens, the mother of rapper-actress Queen Latifah, is dead. Rita Owens who was in her 70s died on Wednesday, after a 10-year battle with heart di
Rita Owens, the mother of rapper-actress Queen Latifah, is dead. Rita Owens who was in her 70s died on Wednesday, after a 10-year battle with heart disease. The rapper and actress who is heart broken penned an emotional statement announcing the passing of her mother whom she described as a bright light and the love of her life.
“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 said.
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.”
In 2016, the rapper whose real name is Dana Owens filmed a PSA with her mother for the American Heart Association as part of the organization’s ‘Rise Above Heart Failure’ campaign.
