Jennifer Hudson Remembers Mother 8 Years After Murder

In 2008, Jennifer Hudson's mother, Darnell Donerson, 57, and brother, Jason, 29, were murdered by Hudson's former brother-in-law William Balfour in Hudson's childhood home on Chicagoโ€™s South Side. Suggested Reading Check Out These Lavish Celeb Homes, All for Rent Right Now! Black Celebs Spotted During Paris Couture Week This Black A-List Celeb Owns A Mansion…

In 2008, Jennifer Hudson's mother, Darnell Donerson, 57, and brother, Jason, 29, were murdered by Hudson's former brother-in-law William Balfour in Hudson's childhood home on Chicagoโ€™s South Side.

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Monday would have been Hudson's mother's 66th birthday, and the singer took to Instagram to remember her mother's life.

โ€œToday would have been my late mothers 66th bday! In her words โ€˜If you think youโ€™ve seen it all just keep on living,'โ€ Hudson posted.

Years after the tragic murders, Hudson has become an advocate against violence and has spoken out about how she coped with her family membersโ€™ deaths.

Balfour is currently serving life in prison.

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