Big Freedia has announced the death of her partner of 20 years, Devon hurstin a heartbroken post on social media. He was 38 years old.
The rapper (real name Freddie Ross Jr.) took on Instagram on Thursday, May 15 to share the news and to grieve the loss of her long partner, who died of diabetes complications.
“I have been destroyed that I have to announce that today my 20 -year -old partner Devon Hurst passed away peacefully due to complications from diabetes, surrounded by his beloved family,” wrote Freedia, 47.
The post continued: “He survives his mother Chareen Hursthis sisters Meshonda, Stephan and Jaylahis brothers, Steven, Stephon and Malcolmhis daughter Uterushis son Small and his nieces and grandchildren and his partner Freddie Ross Jr.“
Alongside a couple’s photo, Freedia continued to say how much Hurst would miss those she left behind.
“He (will be) deeply lost by everyone in this community they knew and loved.
We comfort when we know that He is free from all pain and suffering, and in peace in the beloved arms of Jesus Christ “, she wrote.” The Hurst and Ross family ask at this time. For everyone to say a prayer for our family and please respect our privacy !! Public services will be announced after they are completed! “
Fans were able to see an overview of Freedia’s relationship with Hurst during some episodes of reality, BIG Freedia jumps againwhich took place from 2013 to 2017.
Devon Hurst and Big Freedia.
(Big Freedia/Facebook Photo Conduct)“Devon is my other half, he can make me go up, and he can make me go down,” Freedia said in a video recap posted via YouTube in 2018.
For his part, Hurst said in the same clip of their relationship: “Freedia’s love goes deep inside me, deep like the ocean, are you listening to me?”
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In an interview with Another magic In June 2023, Freedia referred to Hurst when asked if she believed in love at first sight.
“Most Def. I experienced it with my partner, and we’ve been together going 18 years.
Two months ago, Freedia spoke with Bitter southerner Regarding the ups and downs that come with a relationship that lasted nearly two decades, admitting they were in “a harsh place” at the time.
“Life takes its share of changes,” she told the publication, adding: “When you love someone, you endure the good and the bad and that’s what it is now. Just trying to climb there with it because I love it very much.”
