On Thursday, December 20, Gabe Solis passed away after a secretive cancer battle. He was only 43 years old. Now, his ex-wife, Trina Braxton, is addressing both fans and those who loved him — and offering a powerful apology. On the Thursday before the first day of winter, Gabe Solis passed away from cancer. He had kept his cancer battle exceptionally private. Even many members of his own family were unaware. Though it has been years since he and Trina ended their marriage, the two had remained close. Through his appearances on Braxton Family Values and beyond, Gabe had become famous. Some of his loved ones learned of his death through the media, rather than through personal notification. It fell to Trina Braxton to address the passing of the man with whom she spent 12 years of her life. “On December 20, 2018, a chapter permanently closed for my sons and I,” Trina writes on Instagram. “For over 16 years,” Trina continues. “Gabe Solis was an essential part of our lives.” “Like all families,” she notes. “There are good and bad moments that are endured.” “But,” she says. “Those moments, good or bad still made us who we are in the present.” That is true enough. She then addresses the very complicated topic of Gabe’s passing being publicized before everyone was notified. “Unfortunately,” Trina acknowledges. “Someone leaked the story before we could make everyone aware of his passing.” Any time that police or medics or hospital workers learn of a celebrity’s death, there is a chance that someone will cash in by calling in a tip. Many entertainment news outlets will wait respectfully until notifications have been made, but eventually, they can only sit on a story for so long. Trina continues: “and I apologize to those friends and family members for finding out through social outlets.” “I also apologize directly to the Solis Family,” she writes. “I do humbly ask for your prayers for our families,” Trina says, addressing her fans and followers. “But,” she writes. “My greatest request is that when you are posting comments, remember Gabe’s passing is a loss for our family.” “He was a father to my boys, a son, brother, and friend to many,” she affirms. “And,” Trina explains. “I would appreciate privacy and respect as we grieve his unexpected departure.” She concludes her heartfelt post: “@gabe_solis1234 I miss you, my dear friend.” We of course understand why Trina feels responsible for Gabe’s passing being publicized. She is a celebrity. It was through his relationship with her that Gabe himself became famous enough for his death to be reported. But that does not mean that she is responsible for anyone learning that heartbreaking news from the media. Trina and Gabe had their issues — from their on-again, off-again relationship to some emotional difficulties while they were together. In early 2018, the two went on Iyanla: Fix My Life to resolve their differences and old wounds with honesty. It was clear to everyone that they still cared a great deal for each other. Our hearts go out to all of Gabe Solis’ loved ones. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2018: In Memoriam
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Gabe Solis Dies; Ex-Husband of Trina Braxton Was 43
