Keisha Nash Whitaker, actor and producer, passes away at age 51
Keisha Nash Whitaker, the ex-wife of actor Forest Whitaker and mother of two, has died at the age of 51. The news was shared by her 25-year-old daughter, True Whitaker, via Instagram on Wednesday. True posted photos of her mother along with a heartfelt message bidding her farewell.
“The most beautiful woman in the world… thank you for teaching me every single thing I know,” True wrote. “I’ll see you in my dreams and I’ll feel you in my heart.”
Forest Whitaker’s verified Instagram account is said to follow True’s account, and USA TODAY has reached out to Forest Whitaker’s representative for comment on the news.
Keisha Nash Whitaker is known for her role in the 2004 film “Proud,” according to her IMDB page. She had two children with Forest Whitaker, True and Sonnet Whitaker (27), and also had another daughter, Autumn, from a previous marriage.
The couple filed for divorce in 2018 after 22 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. They first met on the set of the 1994 film “Blown Away.”
Forest Whitaker is a renowned actor, known for his roles in various films and his work as the founder and CEO of the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative.
The news of Keisha’s passing is a sad and shocking loss for the entertainment industry. Our thoughts are with her family during this difficult time.
In addition to this news, the entertainment industry has also recently mourned the loss of Jean Knight, the iconic soulstress behind ‘Mr. Big Stuff’, and Shane MacGowan, the lead singer of The Pogues.