Jamie Foxx Honors Sister DeOndra Dixon 2 Years After Demise – Hollywood Life

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Jamie Foxx is remembering sister DeOndra Dixon. The Oscar-winner, 54, shared a touching tribute to his late sis on Instagram on Wednesday, Oct. 19, marking two years since she handed away at 36 years outdated in 2020.

The Texas native honored DeOndra, who was a beloved member of the Down Syndrome group, with a handful of glowing images. Within the snaps, she beamed for the digicam, hugged her large brother, and customarily appeared to gentle up the room.

Jamie’s submit was paired with a heartfelt caption, which mentioned, “Deondra I do know ur in heaven making everybody snigger… and have everybody dancing to your songs.” The Ray lead went on, saying, “I miss you terribly, however I do know that your soul is shining vibrant. I like u eternally.”

The singer-actor shared information of DeOndra’s dying in Oct. 2020. On the time, Jamie took to social media to inform followers, “My coronary heart is shattered into one million items…” He used some delicate language, explaining how his “Stunning loving sister Deondra has transitioned” out of life. He defined, “I say transitioned as a result of she is going to at all times be alive… anybody who knew my sis… knew that she was a vibrant gentle…”

Jamie provided a household replace by way of a Dec. 2020 interview with Further! He instructed host Rachel Lindsay, “You already know what? We’re getting alongside. Earlier, when it occurred, it was so abrupt.” “It was a lot ache, man,” he went on, including, “We’ll keep in mind and can repeatedly keep in mind her in a joyous manner.”

DeOndra wasn’t solely an inspiration to her household. She was made an Ambassador for the International Down Syndrome Basis in 2011 after years of competing within the Particular Olympics. After ending highschool in Texas in 2002, DeOndra relocated to California to be with Jamie and the remainder of the household.

Jamie defined what makes his sister so wonderful again in a 2011 interview with Folks. In it, he mentioned, “One factor folks might not perceive is that the individual with particular wants, the love that they provide you is unfiltered. There’s nothing in the way in which of them loving you and there’s nothing in the way in which of them being upset with you both.”