Traci Braxton, who passed away at the age of fifty years, was the younger sister of Toni Braxton, an American singer. Learn more facts about her family.
Traci Renee Braxton, aka Traci Braxton, was an American singer and the younger sister of Toni Michele Braxton. Both sisters are famous American singers, songwriters, and television personalities.
Toni has a record of selling over 70 million records worldwide and is considered one of the best-selling female R$B artists in history. Moreover, Toni is seven times Grammy Awards winner.
In Addition, Toni has won nine Billboard Music Awards, seven American Music Awards, and numerous other accolades. The singer was also inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2011.
Toni Braxton Sister That Passed Away Traci Braxton
Traci Braxton, a famous American singer and the lovely sister of Toni Braxton, passed away on March 12, 2022. The fifty-four-year-old Toni announced the news of her sister’s demise in a statement shared on Instagram.
Moreover, Traci’s husband confirmed her death in a statement obtained by PEOPLE, further stating that the renowned performer died following a cancer battle throughout the past year.
Traci had esophageal cancer, cancer arising from the esophagus, for at least one year before her death. The American singer passed away, accompanied by her family and friends.
In her tribute, Toni wrote, ” Traci was a bright light, an amazing daughter, a wonderful sister, a lovely mother, loving wife, grandmother and a respected performer.”
Everything To Know About Traci Braxton Family
Traci Braxton was born as the third child to her parents, Michael Conrad Braxton Sr., and Evelyn Jackson.
She was among the six children of her parents. Her parents raised her in Severn, Maryland, alongside her five siblings.
Her father, Michael, was a Methodist clergyman and a power company worker. At the same time, her mother, Evelyn, a native of South Carolina, was a former opera singer, cosmetologist, and pastor.
Traci’s maternal grandfather was also a pastor, as per the available reports. She has an older brother named Michael Jr. (born in 1968) and has four sisters named Toni (born in 1967), Towanda (born in 1973), Trina (born in 1974), and Tamar (born in 1977).
Traci and her other siblings were raised by her parents in a strict religious household. She had her first performing experience singing in her church choir, where she found out her passion for singing.
Traci Braxton Ethnicity And Nationality
Traci Braxton is of African American descent, born in Severn, Maryland, and holds an American nationality. She was born on April 2, 1971, and was 50 years old at her death.
In October 2014, Traci released her solo debut album, Crash & Burn. After the popular single, “Last Call,” the LP was released. Her other single was released in 2015, titled “Perfect Time.”
Traci released her second studio album in 2018, On Earth. She also appeared on her family’s reality show, Braxton Family Values, premiered in 2011. After several years, Traci and her husband Surratt joined the third season of Marriage Boot Camp.
In addition to her loving parents, sisters, and brother, Traci is survived by her husband, Kevin Surrat, their son, Kevin Surrat Jr., his wife Olivia, and her lovely grandson, Kevin Surrat, III.