Rickey Smiley revealed on Sunday that his eldest child, son Brandon, has died at age 32.
via: CNN
“My son, Brandon Smiley, has passed away this morning. I’m about to get on a flight to Birmingham,” Smiley said.
The popular radio show host didn’t share the cause of death or any other details. But he did ask his followers to pray for his family during this difficult time.
“Pray. Be strong,” he said. “Pray for my son’s mother and my son’s siblings.”
Smiley also requested prayers for his son’s daughter, Storm.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin expressed his condolences to the Smiley family on Twitter.
“I’m devastated to hear that my friend @RickeySmiley has lost his son Brandon,” the tweet read. “Rickey has given so much to our city; this is the time when we need to give back to him. Join me in wrapping our arms around him & his family during this difficult time. We’re praying for you, Rickey.”
I'm devastated to hear that my friend @RickeySmiley has lost his son Brandon.
Rickey has given so much to our city; this is the time when we need to give back to him. Join me in wrapping our arms around him & his family during this difficult time. We're praying for you, Rickey.
— Randall Woodfin (@randallwoodfin) January 29, 2023
The “Rickey Smiley Morning Show” is a syndicated radio program hosted by the stand-up comedian and actor. Smiley is also cohost of the televised “Dish Nation” show. Viewers got to know his family on the TV One reality series, “Rickey Smiley For Real,” which focused on him juggling his life as a performer and father.
Sending our condolences to Rickey and his entire family.
