Gina Heslop
Keisha Nash, the ex-wife of renowned actor Forest Whitaker, has passed away at the age of 51, as reported by TMZ. The obtained death certificate cites alcoholic liver disease as the primary cause, noting that Nash had been battling the condition for years. Acute renal failure is also listed as a contributing factor. True Whitaker, the couple’s 25-year-old daughter, confirmed the sad news on her Instagram Story, paying tribute to her mother as “the most beautiful woman in the world.”
True expressed her love for her mother, saying goodbye and thanking her for imparting invaluable life lessons. She shared a poignant black-and-white photo of Keisha, capturing the essence of their relationship. True, who appeared in episodes of “The Godfather of Harlem” alongside her father, also posted another photo of her mother accompanied by the song ‘A Song For You’ by Donny Hathaway. The cause of death has not been officially disclosed, but it is revealed that Keisha struggled with anorexia for several years.
Sources revealed that Keisha Nash battled anorexia, entering rehab in 2014 in Chicago, with Forest Whitaker supporting her through the challenging times. However, the couple eventually filed for divorce in 2018, citing irreconcilable differences after 22 years of marriage.
The couple first met in 1994 while filming “Blown Away” and quickly fell in love. They tied the knot in 1996 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Forest, already a father to a son, Ocean Whitaker, and Keisha, a mother to a daughter, Autumn Whitaker, blended their families seamlessly. They welcomed two daughters together, Sonnet Noel Whitaker in 1996 and True Whitaker in 1998.
In 2008, Keisha launched a makeup company called Kissable Couture, sharing insights into her life as a mother, wife, entrepreneur, actor, and producer in an interview with Northshore Magazine. She discussed the challenges of balancing fame and motherhood, crediting her nanny for helping with childcare. Keisha commended Forest for his dedication, noting his efforts to spend time with the family, even during short breaks from filming.
As news of Keisha Nash’s passing circulates, Forest Whitaker has yet to comment on the loss. The public awaits any statement from the acclaimed actor as they mourn the untimely death of a beloved figure.
