James Brown’s Daughter Venisha Dead At 53

September 21, 2018

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The James Brown Family Foundation has confirmed the death of James Brown’s daughter Venisha Brown this week. She was 53. According to the organization, she died at Augusta University Health Medical Center in Augusta due to complications from pneumonia. Venisha is also the daughter of the late Yvonne Fair, formerly of the Chantels.

Venisha’s half-sister Yamma Brown spoke out about her death in a sweet message on Instagram.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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Celebrities We Lost In 2018

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Celebrities We Lost In 2018

1. Nancy Wilson

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2. Kim Porter

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3. Mac Miller

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4. DJ Ready Red

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5. Aretha Franklin

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6. Joe Jackson

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7. Anthony Bourdain

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8. Kate Spade

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9. Big T

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10. Charles Neville

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11. Yvonne Staples

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12. Winnie Mandela

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13. Linda Brown

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14. DuShon Monique Brown

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15. Rita Owens

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16. Craig Mack

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17. Reg E. Cathey

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18. Edwin Jackson

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19. Rasual and Leah Butler

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20. Olivia Cole

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21. Edwin Hawkins

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