Still, other health issues, like the Barret esophagus, can lead to the same illness.īraxton sparked concerns when photos of her shocking weight loss emerged last year. At that time, the singer shared photos of her from her son's wedding where she seemingly looked unwell. Some of the lifestyles that trigger the disease include heavy alcohol use and smoking. READ ALSO: Rolling Stones Selling Their Catalog? Keith Richards Reveals Plan With Band's MusicĪccording to the National Cancer Institute, esophageal cancer starts when cancer cells form in a patient's esophagus.

'We have come to a time where we must inform the public that after a year of privately undergoing a series of treatments for Esophageal cancer our beloved Traci Braxton has gone on to glory,' Surratt said. Her husband, Kevin Surratt, sent a statement to PEOPLE and confirmed that the 'Braxton Family Values' star endured the illness for a year. Toni uploaded Hart's video days after the singer's family confirmed her tragic passing.īraxton, 50, died after her long battle against esophageal cancer.

Until her last breath, Braxton was surrounded by her family and friends. In the end, he said he was praying for her and that his heart was smiling because he had a fan like her. A post shared by Toni Braxton it was a simple video message, Hart expressed his hopes that he somehow made her days more tolerable.

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