Ariana DeBose is mourning the death of her mother Gina , who just passed away at the young age of 57.

The Oscar-winning actress took to Instagram to announce the tragic news and share a touching tribute to her late mother.

“At 10:28 am on August 17th my gorgeous, hilarious, outspoken, warrior queen Mother – Gina Michelle DeBose - passed away due to complications with stage 3 ovarian cancer. I couldn’t be more proud of her and how she fought this insidious disease over the past 3 years. She was 57 years young,” Ariana wrote.

She continued, “She was my favorite person, my biggest fan and toughest critic. My best friend. She was my date to every important moment in my professional and personal life – and I wouldn’t have it any other way. It had always been the two of us for as lo

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