NEW YORK -- Queen Latifah is mourning the death of her mother. she wrote. Much Love, Dana Owens (aka Queen Latifah), forever Rita Owens’ daughter.” In 2013, Owens was diagnosed with scleroderma, an incurable autoimmune disease that caused scar tissue to build up in her lungs, requiring her to be on oxygen 24/7.
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Queen Latifah Mourns the Death of Her Mother Rita Owens By Liz Calvario 5:55 PM PDT, March 21, 2018 This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. We moved the whole family out, my cousin was there and this is something she was agreeable to." Crowds clash with police in downtown Chicago after shooting84 arrests reported in 24 hours at massive motorcycle rallyHong Kong police raid pro-democracy media group, arrest founderAlex Azar in highest-level visit to Taiwan by U.S. official in decadesBattleground Tracker: Biden leads in Wisconsin and PennsylvaniaApparent drive-by shooting wounds 9 at family gathering in parkCollin Morikawa, 23, wins first major at PGA ChampionshipBattleground Tracker: Latest polls, state of the race and more5 things to know about CBS News' 2020 Battleground TrackerBiden has edge in North Carolina, race is tight in Georgia — CBS News pollWhy some mail-in ballots are rejected and how to make sure your vote countsWhat happens if the president doesn't accept the election results?Election Day could turn into "Election Week" with rise in mail ballotsGOP confident in Ohio, but Dems think it's within reach She died on March 21, 2018.
On Monday, Latifah had asked fans to pray for her mother's recovery.Queen Latifah, whose real name is Dana Owens, says her mom was "the love of my life. Much Love, Dana Owens (aka Queen Latifah), forever Rita Owens' daughter. "I am heartbroken but know she is at peace. Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.Copyright © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. NEW YORK — Queen Latifah is mourning the death of her mother. Rita Owens was an actress, known for The Cookout (2004), Living Single (1993) and The Cookout 2 (2011). "Words can’t to the express on the gratitude that I feel for the love and well wishes from friends family and all of you out there who just got love for the Queen! This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. GOD CAN!!! In a statement, the singer and actress says Rita Owens died Wednesday after struggling with a … "It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens, passed away," she said in a statement to People. "ET's Cameron Mathison sat down with Latifah and Wilson in 2015 to also talk about the AHA's Rise Above Heart Failure Movement and about her mother's diagnosis.
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"It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens, passed away today," Latfiah expressed. Rita Owens - Biography. Additionally, after hearing about her mother's heath struggles, she flew her across the country to be closer. Thank you for your kindness, support and respect for our privacy at this time. Latifah’s mother, Rita Owens, died on Wednesday after struggling with a heart condition for more than a decade. "Anyone that has ever met her knows what a bright light she was on this earth. Latifah said she "might have caught it sooner" if she had known what to look for. "It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens, passed away today," Latifah said. In a statement, the singer and actress says Rita Owens died Wednesday after struggling with a heart condition for many years. But just know in the words of my brother Tupac, You are appreciated!" "On Monday, Latifah shared an Instagram video of flowers, asking people to continue to pray for her mother's speedy recovery. "She described her mother, who worked as a high school teacher for many years, as gentle, strong, sweet and sassy.There was no immediate word on funeral arrangements.Be in the know. "And I was really concerned. "Owens was diagnosed with heart trouble in 2004.
Dana Elaine Owens was born in Newark, New Jersey, United States, on March 18, 1970, and lived primarily in East Orange, New Jersey.She is the daughter of Rita Lamae (née Bray), a teacher at Irvington High School (Latifah's alma mater), and Lancelot Amos Owens, a police officer.. Education.