Traci’s husband Kevin confirmed the news of his wife’s passing over the weekend, saying in a statement: “We have come to a time where we must inform the public that after a year of privately undergoing a series of treatment for esophageal cancer our beloved Traci Braxton has gone on to glory.”

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Shortly after, Traci’s son Kevin Jr. posted a picture of him and his mother in an embrace to Instagram with the caption: “When I heard the news about my mother being sick first thing she said was I’m going to fight and beat this. She fought to the end and today she’s at peace. I love my mother forever and this hurts so much but I’m at peace knowing she’s isn’t in pain anymore. I love you ma I’m going to miss you.”

The Root continues to send its love and condolences to the Braxton family and all who knew and loved Traci.