Grande Freedia announced death of his 20 -year -old partner, Devon Hurstin a heartbreaking publication on social networks. He was 38 years old.

The rapper (real name Freddie Ross Jr.) taken on Instagram Thursday, May 15 to share the news and cry the loss of his longtime partner, who died of diabetes complications.

“I am devastated to have to announce that today, my 20 -year -old Devon Hurst partner has died peacefully due to the complications of diabetes, surrounded by his loving family,” wrote Freedia, 47.

The post continued: “He is survived by his mother Chareen Hursthis sisters Meshonda, Stephany and Jaylahis brothers, Steven, Stephon and Malcolmhis daughter Zyrielleher son Davone and his nieces and nephews and his partner Freddie Ross Jr.“”

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In addition to a photo of the couple, Freedia continued by saying how much Hurst would be missed by those he left.

“He’s going [be] Departing to everyone deeply in this community that knew and loved him.

We take the comfort of knowing that it is free of all pain and suffering, and is at peace in the loving arms of Jesus Christ 🙏🏾❤️ “, she wrote.” The Hurst and Ross family asks for it right now. To make everyone say a prayer for our family and respect our private life !! Public services will be announced once finished! »»

Fans were able to see an overview of the Freedia relationship with Hurst during several episodes of the reality show, BIG Freedia bounceswhich took place from 2013 to 2017.

“Devon is my other half, he can make me go up, and he can bring me down,” said Freedia in a summary video published via YouTube in 2018.

For his part, Hurst declared in the same clip of their relationship: “Freedia’s love is deeply in me, deeply like the ocean, do you hear me?”

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In an interview Another magazine In June 2023, Freedia referred to Hurst when asked if she believed in Love at first glance.

“The most def. I lived it with my partner, and we have spent together for 18 years. It was our love that kept us together,” she said at the point of sale.

Two months earlier, Freedia spoke with The bitter southerner About the ups and downs that come with a relationship that lasted almost two decades, admitting that they were in “a difficult place” at that time.

“Life takes its share of changes,” she said to the publication, adding: “When you love someone, you endure good and evil and that’s it right now. I’m just trying to stay with him because I love him so much.”