Actor and comic Rickey Smiley introduced the passing of his son, Brandon Smiley, by way of a publish on Instagram Sunday.
The information shocked the general public, as Smiley shared the data with a heavy coronary heart, asking for prayers for himself and his household.
Brandon Smiley was a fellow comic and actor who appeared on his father’s TV One present “Rickey Smiley For Real.”
He was 32-years-old and is survived by his 3-year-old daughter, Storm, and his mom Brenda, alongside along with his brothers Malik, 21, and sisters D’Essence, 25, Taylor, 22, and Aaryn, 21.
Ricky Smiley Announces Son Died On Instagram Video
In the publish, Smiley didn’t specify the reason for demise however requested for folks to wish for him and his household throughout this tough time.
“I just had bad news this morning,” mentioned Smiley in an Instagram video. “I’m on my way to the airport to get to Birmingham. I want everybody to pray for me, pray for our family. Our son Brandon Smiley has passed away this morning. Lord have mercy, Jesus.”
The grieving father, 54, added,
“Pray for Brandon’s mother and his father Taurus and his sister Taylor, and everybody. I hate to announce this, but I just want to give it to you before you hear it in the streets.”
He additionally shared a meme that learn:
“May your battles keep you near the cross, may your struggles show that you need God, May your battles end the way it should, and MAY YOUR BAD DAYS PROVE THAT GOD IS GOOD.”
Brandon Smiley Seen Smiling On Instagram Hours Before Father Announced He Died
Just hours earlier than the information of his passing, a video was shared on social media exhibiting Brandon smiling and laughing alongside his accomplice Brooke Antonette, who captioned the video saying,
“He’s giving what’s supposed to be gave 🤣 Can’t wait to see what this year has in store for us!!”
The lack of Brandon Smiley has deeply impacted the leisure neighborhood, and our ideas and prayers are with Rickey Smiley and his household throughout this tough time.