Actor and musician Jamie Foxx took to Instagram to remember his late sister Deondre, who passed away in late October 2020 at the age of 36. Deondre, who was born with Down’s Syndrome, was not just a beloved family member but also an ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation before her untimely passing.
In a heartfelt post, Foxx shared an undated throwback photo of himself and Deondre, expressing his feelings with the caption, “Miss u … I wish you were here I know you’re in heaven, cracking everybody up with your jokes.” Additionally, Foxx shared a series of five more throwback photos in a separate Instagram post, simply captioned, “My beautiful angel Deondra…. #swipeleft.”
Deondre’s passing was announced by Jamie Foxx on October 26, 2020, through a touching Instagram post. He described his sister as a “bright light” and shared fond memories of her, including dancing at family parties and even outshining celebrities on the dance floor. Deondre had a special place in Foxx’s heart, and he promised to fill the void with cherished memories.
Foxx’s tribute to his late sister comes as he appears to be recovering from an unspecified illness that led to his hospitalization. While the details of his illness remain undisclosed, sources close to the actor revealed that he is actively working on nine different film projects as he continues on his journey to recovery.
Deondre’s legacy as an ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation and her impact on her family’s life continue to be remembered and celebrated by Jamie Foxx and his loved ones.
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Written by
Derek Chan – Editor
