*Raven-Symoné confirmed the sad news on social media that her younger brother passed away from colon cancer.
Blaize Pearman died last month at age 31, according to the “Raven’s House” star.
In a message to fans on her Instagram account, Raven thanked her followers for showing love on her 38th birthday, even though the celebration “was a little bittersweet,” she said in a video post.
“Hard to fully celebrate knowing that I’m here and he is not,” she wrote.
In the video message, she added, “It was a little bittersweet for me to be honest because last month I lost my brother, Blaize. He was battling colon cancer for about two years and he is in a better place now. He’s loved and missed and the emotions that have been weaving in and out of my body and mind and my family, have been a roller coaster.”
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Raven-Symoné added, “His birthday is Dec. 16 and forever will be. I love you, guys. My family on Instagram, my family at home and my family and friends. You guys have been such an amazing support system and I love you all.”
As People reports, Raven-Symoné’s wife, Miranda Maday, commented “love you” on the video post.
Several of Raven’s A-list friends also shared their condolences, with Holly Robinson Peete writing, “I’m so sorry to hear this news. I loved spending time and getting to know your brother since he was a toddler…Sending love to your family and to everyone who loved Blaize.”
Comedian Kym Whitley added, “love you baby girl and happy birthday. I’m hugging you.”
“Raven I am so sorry for your loss. You are such a beautiful soul and I pray you and your family can find tiny moments to smile to feel some semblance of peace in this incredibly painful time. Sending love to u, ur family, and anyone who knew and loved ur beautiful brother,” singer JoJo wrote.
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