Keisha Nash Whitaker, an actor and producer who was married to actor Forest Whitaker for more than 20 years, has died. She was 51.
True Whitaker, who is 25 years old, shared sad news about her mother on Instagram. She posted pictures of her mom from when she was younger and wrote a heartfelt message saying, “Farewell, mommy. I love you forever and beyond.”
“The most beautiful woman in the world… thank you for teaching me every single thing I know,” she continued. “I’ll see you in my dreams and I’ll feel you in my heart.”
USA TODAY has checked and confirmed that Forest Whitaker’s official Instagram account is following True’s account. Additionally, they’ve reached out to Forest Whitaker’s representative for a response.
Nash Whitaker, a former model from Lynn, Massachusetts, is recognized for her part in the 2004 movie “Proud,” as listed on her IMDb page. In 2008, she was revealed as the host of the TLC reality competition series “Who Are You Wearing?,” which had one season, as per TV Guide.
Forest Whitaker and Nash Whitaker met on the set of the 1994 film “Blown Away” and were married for 22 years. They had two children together, True and Sonnet Whitaker, who is 27. Nash Whitaker was also mom to Autumn, her daughter from a prior relationship.
