Jordin Sparks Loses 4 Loved Ones In 6 Days
Losing a loved one is never easy as it takes time for a person's wounds to heal. However, this singer has suffered tremendous heartbreak.
Sparks's Emotional Instagram Post
On Feb. 1, the American Idol winner posted a heartbreaking message on Instagram. The "No Air" singer stated that she felt broken.
"I'm in shock, numb, and feel everything all at the same time," Sparks wrote.
The "This Is My Now" singer commented how she lost one of her closest friends, fellow Idol alum and close friend Leah LaBelle, on Jan. 31. She also mentioned LaBelle's late husband, Rasual Butler, in her post.
Next, Sparks paid tribute to her beloved stepsister, Bryanna Jackson-Frias, and her cousin, Q. While her stepsister lost her battle with sickle cell amenia, it is unknown how her cousin, Q, passed away.
"The world is less sparkly without you in it. Rest In Peace and Power. I love you forever," Sparks wrote on Instagram.
The recording artist concluded her post with a simple request for her fanbase to pray for her and her family.
A post shared by Jordin Sparks (@jordinsparks) on Jan 31, 2018 at 2:56pm PST
Fans Offer Condolences
Sparks's fans have been offering their thoughts and prayers to the singer since the post was posted.
"Sorry to hear that you lost so many loved ones in a short time span. My prayers are with you," wrote one Instagram fan.
"I am so sorry for your losses, Jordin. I hope He comforts you and your family," wrote another Instagram fan.
A Fatal Car Crash
The losses for Jordin Sparks began with LaBelle and Butler's deaths. The couple died in a car crash on Wednesday, Jan. 31. The Los Angeles Police Department stated that the car crash occurred near Studio City.
The authorities believed that the couple's car was traveling above the speed limit and that Butler, who was driving the vehicle, lost control of the car.
The funeral service for the couple happened on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Los Angeles's Potter's House.
Happier Flashbacks For Sparks
Before Jackson-Frias's passing from sickle cell anemia and LaBelle's devastating crash, Sparks was having some of the best moments in her life.
She secretly married model Dana Isaiah last year. Isaiah sounded off against his critics when Sparks announced her pregnancy.
The couple married in Hawaii in July, surrounded by family and friends.
Sparks also participated at Fox's American Idol series finale.
