Oh No! Queen Latifah’s Mother Died
Rita Owens, Queen Latifah’s mother, has died. The two were extremely close.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens passed away today,” the star said in a statement to People. “Anyone that has ever met her knows what a bright light she was on this earth. She was gentle, but strong, sweet, but sassy, worldly but pragmatic, a woman of great faith and certainly the love of my life.”
She added, “I am heartbroken but know she is at peace,” Latifah added. “Thank you for your kindness, support and respect for our privacy at this time. Much love, Dana Ownes (aka Queen Latifah), forever Rita Owens’ daughter.”
Rest in piece, Rita.