Keisha Nash-Whitaker, the former wife of American actor Forest Whitaker, has passed away at the age of 51 after battling with anorexia for years. The sad news was confirmed by the couple’s daughter, True Whitaker, through a heartfelt Instagram post.
Keisha had been in and out of the hospital for several months due to intestinal problems before her passing. She struggled with anorexia for years, and despite Forest’s support during her difficult times, the couple eventually divorced in 2015. Forest and Keisha had been married for 20 years and have two daughters together, True and Sonnet. Forest Whitaker had also acknowledged Keisha as a kind, funny, bright, and outgoing woman, and a loving mother to their children.
The emotional Instagram post by True expressed her deep love for her mother, stating that she would forever hold a special place in her heart and dreams. Keisha’s battle with anorexia became public concern back in 2014 when she appeared to have lost a significant amount of weight. This extreme weight loss raised health concerns, as such drastic changes at her age could lead to severe health issues, according to experts.
Despite their divorce in 2018, Forest and Keisha remained friends, and the split was amicable. Keisha is survived by her daughters True, Sonnet, and another daughter, Autumn, from a previous relationship. Forest also has a son named Ocean from another relationship. The couple had originally tied the knot in Jamaica in 1996.
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