Just days after her birthday, Raven-Symoné publicly announced the tragic death of her younger brother, Blaize.
Did you know that our favorite psychic high schooler had a younger brother?Â
Yes, indeed.
Blaize Pearman is the younger brother of Raven-Symone and while he may not have been blessed with the same psychic abilities as his sister (or so we think), he had certainly been bestowed with the same charismatic genes.
Despite his sister’s fame, Blaize kept a relatively low profile.Â
He never lived in the spotlight and you wouldn’t have found him plastered all over the glossy pages of magazines or making regular appearances on TMZ.
One thing is for sure though, Blaize certainly lived up to his blazing name when it comes to supporting his sister.
He was often spotted cheering her on at various events and premieres.
You might be wondering what Blaize Pearman did for a living.
Is he an actor like his sister? A musician? A magician?Â
Well, unfortunately, specific details about Blaize’s career remained as elusive as the plot of Lost.
But what we do know is that he reportedly worked in various fields, including music and fashion.
Raven is still mourning
The family is now mourning the untimely loss of the 31-year-old, who was diagnosed with colon cancer two years ago.
The actress shared the shocking news on her Instagram, writing, “Thank you the all the love yesterday. It was felt beyond.”
“Hard to fully celebrate knowing that I’m here and he is not. More on Dec 16.”
In a video message to her Instagram followers, she continued to explain, “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.”
Raven-Symoné is expected to share more details about the tragedy in an upcoming episode of her podcast.
She also thanked her fans for their support during this challenging period and urged them to be vigilant about their health, especially concerning potential symptoms of colon cancer.
She thanked fans for their birthday wishes
She concluded her message, saying, “I love you, Blaize. 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.”
This devastating news has left not only the family but also her fans in a state of shock and sorrow.
Blaize’s diagnosis with colon cancer came as a bolt from the blue for the family and their well-wishers.
Despite the grim prognosis, Blaize continued to fight his condition with courage and determination.
However, his battle against the dreaded disease ended in a heart-wrenching defeat, as he succumbed to colon cancer.
According to medical experts, colon cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide.
Despite advances in medical technology and treatment protocols, colon cancer continues to claim lives at an alarming rate.
Raven-Symoné’s tragic loss has brought the issue of colon cancer back into public discourse.
Health experts are urging people to prioritize regular screenings for early detection and prevention of this deadly disease.
People sent their condolence in the comment section
The entertainment industry is also rallying around Raven-Symoné in the comment section of her most recent post, extending their condolences and support.
The loss of Blaize is undoubtedly a significant blow to Raven-Symoné and her family.
However, through this tragedy, she has demonstrated immense strength.
Raven-Symoné’s public announcement about her brother’s death underscores her courage in confronting personal sorrow while also using her platform to raise awareness about colon cancer.
May he rest in peace.