'Basketball Wives' star Brooke Bailey announces daughter Kayla Nicole Bailey's death in tragic car accident
Brooke Bailey of 'Basketball Wives' fame has recently come under the spotlight for suffering a tragic fate. The reality TV show star announced that her daughter, Kayla Nicole Bailey, rumored to be aged 25 years old, died in an extremely catastrophic car accident. Kayla, like her mother, also worked as a model.
Brooke, the mother of two other children, and ex-wife of Ronnie Holland, hasn't yet spoken publicly about the event of her daughter's death. According to multiple media outlets, the accident occurred on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Brooke has since taken to her Instagram account (brookebaileyinc) to convey the news of Kayla's grotesque death to her followers. She has changed her bio to include a tribute to Kayla, writing, "Kayla Nicole Bailey 3/2/97 – 9/25/22" along with a purple heart and dove emoji. The 'Basketball Wives' star also shared a post featuring photos of Kayla throughout the years.
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Who is Brooke Bailey?
Brooke debuted in the E! reality series titled 'Candy Girls', a show about a bunch of friends living and working as music video models in LA. She later joined the cast of Basketball Wives LA alongside Jackie Christie, Malaysia Pargo, and others in its second season.
Brooke was once married to a former professional basketball player named Ronnie Holland, but the couple has divorced. She confirmed the end of her marriage to Ronnie with a post in which she stated, "Wife sounds better than girlfriend, but single sounds better than stupid. Yes. I'm single," she said. Regarding future love, she says she wants to get married again.
Brooke's fans and followers quickly reached out to her in the comments of her post. Many sent their condolences and prayers to the reality star, saying, "OMG! I am so so sorry for your loss….this is nothing no parent should have to deal with. My most deepest condolences." Another recalled memories for Kayla with, "Omg I'm sooo sorry for your loss. I've followed you for a long time and always remembered that beautiful daughter of yours .. I remember you got her a Gucci car for her sweet 16. I am praying for you." One follower wrote, "I seen this and my heart dropped….as a mother I hope you can find some comfort in whatever you are going through." And a fan sent in her prayers with, "FATHER God! I am humbly coming to you! To please wrap your arms around Brooke and her family. Lord, I am asking for blood coverage! Cover them in the name of JESUS! No parent should have experience this! PRAYING FOR HEALING, PRAYING FOR STRENGTH, PRAYING FOR YOU TO COMFORT HER AND HER FAMILY LORD. In the name of JESUS' I PRAY AMEN!" A fan wished her strength and peace, adding, "My condolences… may God give you strength and peace that surpasses all understanding."
While fans sent her well wishes and prayers, many of Brooke's high-profile industry contacts also expressed their condolences. As Carlos King commented, "Brooke you have my complete condolences. May God give you strength baby." And Tiffany Foxx responded to her sad post with, "I am sooooo sorry Brooke. Im speechless! Sending my love and condolences."
