Keyshia Cole’s adoptive father Leon Cole has passed away, only months after her mom died.
Keyshia Cole’s adoptive father Leon Cole died from COVID-19 complications, the singer had said while sharing the sad news on her official social media page on Tuesday.
The singer said Leon Cole is the only father she’s ever known and he lost his battle with the virus. Her tribute to him is touching, as she highlighted his devotion to her throughout her childhood, even though she wasn’t his blood-born daughter.
Keyshia writes, “He made sure (Even tho he wasn’t my biological father) to keep a stable foundation and roof over all of our heads during our upbringing!!!!” KC went on to shout out the fact Leon worked hard to provide for his family — while imparting valuable lessons on religion, values, relationships (with women, specifically) and duty.
She adds, “Seriously the most loving guy I’ve ever known. And he’s gonna be missed so much! I hate that this has happened !!! And that I’ve now lost two beautiful souls within a few months from each other.”
Keyshia Cole’s adoptive father death comes a few short months after her biological mother, Frankie, died from a drug overdose this past summer.
She had reconciled with her mom in recent years, much of which was documented on TV.
As Keyshia alludes to here her parents gave her up for adoption at a young age, and the Coles took her in and raised her in Oakland, CA and got her into music as well.