Actor Jamie Foxx’s sister DeOndra Dixon has died.
Dixon was 36 years old at the time of her death, according to CNN. Foxx confirmed her death on his Instagram account Monday.
“My heart is shattered into a million pieces… my beautiful loving sister Deondra has transitioned…,” Foxx captioned a series of photos. “I say transitioned because she will always be alive… anyone who knew my sis… knew that she was a bright light…” (RELATED: Jamie Foxx Will Star In Netflix’s Upcoming Vampire Movie ‘Day Shift’)
“Deondra you have left A hole in my heart…,” he added. “but I will fill it with all of the memories that you gave me … I love you with every ounce of me… our family is shattered but we will put the pieces back together with your love… and y’all please keep my family in your prayers…”
Dixon was an ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. The organization honored Dixon on its website.