Jamie Foxx has revealed his heart is shattered as he mourns the death of his younger sister, DeOndra Dixon. She died at age 36. The Oscar-winning actor shared the sad news on social media, writing the “pain is unbelievable.” People reports Dixon passed away on 19th October.
“My heart is shattered into a million pieces. My beautiful loving sister Deondra has transitioned. I say transition because she will always be alive. Anyone who knew my sis knew that she was a bright light” Foxx wrote on Monday.
Foxx posted a series of photos of Dixon, who was born with Down syndrome. He also revealed that she was named an Ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation in 2011.
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“I can’t tell you how many times we have had parties at the house where she has got on the dance floor and stolen the show. Even gave her boyfriend [Chris Brown] a run for his money. Well I know she is in heaven now dancing with her wings on. Tho my pain is unbelievable I smile when I think of all of the great memories that she left me my family and her friend from dancing in the blame it video to Dancing on the Grammys and becoming The ambassador to Global Down Syndrome Foundation from sliding down my stairs with a grin as wide as the Rio grand to serenading us with all of her music. ”
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“Deondra you have left A hole in my heart. But I will fill it with all of the memories that you gave me. I love you with every ounce of me. Our family is shattered but we will put the pieces back together with your love.. and y’all please keep my family in your prayers” He captioned the emotional post.
In a 2018 interview with Dateline, Foxx said he “learned how to live” because of his sister.
“Sometimes we get caught up in our world on the extras of everything. ‘Ah, the Mercedes is not the right colour!’” he explained. “And then you see this girl over here, I just want to live. I want to dance. I want to love. So she brings you back down to what life is.”
Jamie Foxx often spoke about his special bond with his younger sister, boasting about her accomplishments like how she participated in the Special Olympics for more than 9 years.
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