Keyshia Cole Confirms Death Of Adoptive Father Due To COVID-19

Keyshia Cole’s adoptive father Leon Cole Jr. has died after being hospitalized due to complications from COVID-19. Keyshia confirmed his death on Sunday after replying to a fan’s condolences on Twitter.

“I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your father!! I’m praying for you and your family during this difficult time!!” the fan wrote, before tagging Keyshia in the post.

“Thank you,” Keyshia replied.

Dr. Yvonne Cole, Keyshia’s adoptive mother, also took to her Facebook page to confirm the news of her husband’s death. “With a heart of sadness and sincere condolences, we solicit your prayers for Dr. Yvonne Cole and the Cole family in the passing of Mr. Leon Cole, Jr.,” the statement read.

“You are welcome to leave your prayers and any heartwarming messages as they deal with the passing of Mr. Leon Cole, Jr. due to COVID-19 complications. We appreciate the support for our family from around the world,” the post said, along with a photo of Leon.

Yvonne informed her followers earlier this month that her husband was in the hospital due to complications from COVID-19. In her post, she revealed Leon was experiencing “health challenges” due to the infection and asked her supporters to pray for his comfort and healing.

“Mr. Cole is currently experiencing several health challenges due to COVID-19. He’s in the ICU. We ask that you send your support, love, well wishes and prayers of comfort and healing to Mr. Cole and his loved ones at this time,” she wrote on Nov. 7.

Yvonne and Leon adopted Keyshia when she was two years old. Despite that, Keyshia remained close with her biological mother, Frankie Lons, who died earlier this year.

“Thank you for all your gracious prayers & kind gestures towards my family & I during this time,” Yvonne wrote following Lons’ death. “Also please remember to keep my daughter in your prayers.”

Keyshia also took to Instagram to mourn the death of her real mother, writing, “This is so hard man. Can’t really even find the words. SMH. I honestly don’t even know how to feel. You can never prepare for something like this… Ever!!! But you will be missed.”