'I'll miss you': LisaRaye opens up about mom Katie McCoy's death, says she feels 'numb'

'Being strong' is what Katie McCoy taught her daughter LisaRaye, but it does not apply on her death day
UPDATED FEB 12, 2023
LisaRaye McCoy opens up about mother Katie's death (Instagram/@thereallraye1)
LisaRaye McCoy opens up about mother Katie's death (Instagram/@thereallraye1)

ILLINOIS, CHICAGO: Actress LisaRaye McCoy shares the heartbreaking news of her mother's death on social media. Just a few minutes before, the star uploaded the photo of her mother on Instagram and shared with her fans the details of the death of Katie McCoy. In the past, we have seen LisaRaye having feuds with her mother, but that doesn't mean they didn't have a close relationship. Indeed, losing Katie left LisaRaye with nothing but pain.

Born in 1945, Katie was 77 years old. Seeing her age, death was inevitable in Katie's life. Still, the death of her mom left LisaRaye in distress. Lisa shared an emotional note explaining how much she misses her mother on social media.

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'I lost my mother'

LisaRaye shared the photo of her mother Katie on Instagram, wearing a white dress and blue accessories as she posed with a smiling face. The actress wrote, "Verified I'm numb. I lost my mother last night." LisaRaye further claimed that the death of her mother was expected, but still, she is filled with sadness seeing her mother nowhere around. "It was expected but never could I prepare," wrote the actress. She further added, "Being strong is what you taught me but I can't say it applies today. I will make your transition a celebration of memories that I'll cherish." LisaRaye ended her heartwarming note by saying, "I'll miss you." 



 

'I am deeply sorry'

As soon as LisaRaye posted about the loss of her mother, the internet flooded with condolence messages. Cynthia Bailey showed her concern in the comment section, "I am so deeply sorry Lisa Raye. my prayers are with you and your family." "I'm so sorry sis praying for YOU! May God give you every ounce of comfort you need," wrote another. A fan tried to cheer LisaRaye, "Stay strong LR… God’s got u… I love you…… for u n the fam!!" "Love you LRaye …she was a pleasure every time I saw her. I’ll be continuing to pray for the fam," wrote Brooke Valentine.

Another showed concern saying, "Oh Sistar I’m so sorry for your loss. May God send angels to comfort, protect and hold you and your family at this time. My prayers are with you as you navigate this unimaginable path Remember to breathe." Furthermore, fans continued to pray for LisaRaye and her family and shower love in the comment section. 

LisaRaye lost her father David McCoy in 1988. David was a self-made multimillionaire and owned multiple businesses. Later, LisaRaye found out that her father was murdered. 

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