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Raven-Symoné is opening up about the death of her younger brother.
On Monday (December 11), Raven-Symoné shared an Instagram video announcing that her brother, Blaize Pearman, had died after being diagnosed with colon cancer.
The That's So Raven star started off the video by acknowledging the "amazing" birthday wishes she received for her 38th birthday on Sunday (December 10).
“It was a little bittersweet for me to be honest because last month I lost my brother, Blaize,” she continued. “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 family have been a roller coaster,” Raven-Symoné added.
“I love you, Blaize,” she said in the video. “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.”
Fans and celebrities flooded Raven-Symoné's comment section with messages of support.
“I am so sorry to hear this news Raven! You were always such an awesome big sister who loved and adored her baby brother! Sending healing prayers to you and your family during this difficult time," Cheetah Girls co-star Sabrina Bryan wrote.
“There are no words that can ease this kind of pain, but I hope you can find moments of peace and comfort in the weeks and months ahead. You and your family are in my prayers," Kiely Williams commented.
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