Traci Braxton’s Sisters Pay Heartfelt Tributes on Her Would-Be 54th Birthday
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Traci Braxton is being fondly remembered on what would have been her 54th birthday by her sisters, Toni, Trina, Tamar, and Towanda Braxton. The late singer, who passed away in March 2022 at the age of 50 after battling esophageal cancer, was honoured by her siblings with emotional tributes shared on their respective Instagram accounts.
In a touching gesture to commemorate her sister’s special day, Toni, aged 57, paid tribute to Traci by creating a video compilation of her most memorable moments from their family reality show, Braxton Family Values. Alongside the video, Toni expressed, “Love you and miss you every day sis. Happy Heavenly Birthday! I know you’re up there just being Traci! đ§Ą.” Similarly, Tamar, aged 48, shared a heartfelt clip from a concert where fans raised their flashlights while Traci’s hit single, “Last Call,” played in the background. She shared, “Happy Heavenly Birthday beautiful @therealtracibraxton. We miss you down here sis!! But I know God didnât want to see you sick like that so, he brought you home to himself to heal you â¤ď¸.”
To further commemorate Traci, Towanda, 51, posted a poignant photo montage encapsulating cherished memories with her late sister. In the caption, she emotionally shared, “I feel your energy, your spirit daily. Talking to you every day, talking things out, still loving each other is something we cherished. What was understood, didnât need to be explained to NO ONE! Happy earthly birthday. Iâm having a shot of the #kettle [vodka] for you today.” Meanwhile, Trina, aged 50, contributed to the tributes with a simple throwback photo of Traci beaming for the camera, expressing, “All I have left are old pictures and memories but, you would not want me sad!!! Happy Born day, Rae! I love you!” She added a light-hearted touch by saying, “And Girl- we need your help down here right about now! lol!”
The Braxton family confirmed Traci’s passing in March 2022 after her battle with cancer. Toni shared a heartfelt statement on Instagram at the time, describing Traci as a bright light, a wonderful daughter, an amazing sister, a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and a respected performer. The loss of Traci has been deeply felt by her family, with her sisters showcasing their ongoing love and remembrance for her both on their reality show and on social media.
In a conversation with PEOPLE in October, Trina disclosed her ongoing struggle with grief following Traci’s passing. She shared the complexities of her grieving process, acknowledging that some days are easier than others, with a mix of emotions ranging from happy reminders to moments of deep sadness and longing for her sister’s presence. Trina also emphasised the importance of seeking grief counselling to navigate her journey of healing, learning to accept that it’s okay not to be okay and allowing herself to move forward while honouring Traci’s memory.
Traci Braxton’s legacy continues to be celebrated by her sisters and fans, with her life and music leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her. As her loved ones cherish her memory on her would-be 54th birthday, Traci’s spirit lives on through the heartfelt tributes and enduring love shared by those closest to her.