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RIP: Keyshia Cole Reveals Her Adoptive Father Passed Away From COVID-19 Complications

WBLS Staff
11/16/2021 12:00 AM EST
Prayers up for Keyshia Cole and her family.Keyshia let fans know that her adoptive father, Leon Cole, passed away after a fan sends her condolences. “I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your father!![broken heart emoji] I’m praying for you and your family during this difficult time!!”Keyshia replied to the tweet, “thank you” with the prayer hand emoji- confirming her father’s passing. According to reports, Keyshia’s adoptive mother, Dr. Yvonne Cole confirmed the news via Facebook.She writes, “with a heart of sadness and sincere condolences, we solicit your prayers for Dr. Yvonne Cole and the Cole family in the passing of Mr. Leon Cole, Jr.”“You are welcome to leave your prayers and any heart warming [sic] messages as they deal with the passing of Mr. Leon Cole Jr, due to COVID 19 complications. We appreciate the support for our family from around the world,” the post said.Keyshia writes via Instagram, He’s the entire reason my last name is COLE, The only father I knew, he did such a great job here on earth!!!!! He made sure (Even tho he wasn’t my biological father) to keep a stable foundation and roof over all of our heads during our upbringing!!!! Working for @rideact for over 30 yearsMy child hood was filled with 40L and 52L rides along side my father!!! I loved having a bus pass until I was 18 years old. He was a very wise man. Taught me and my siblings that knowledge is power!! He was very dedicated to learning and sharing his strong thoughts and opinions on the Bible and religion, andHis loving passion for Yahweh Elohim.."Read the full post below.https://www.instagram.com/p/CWWFdJ3PkXi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link