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Jamie mourns the death of his sister, DeOndra

Jamie and his family are mourning the death of his younger sister, DeOndra Dixon, who has passed away at the age of 36.

DeOndra was the global ambassador of the Down Syndrome Foundation and the first recipient of the foundation’s highest honor, the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award.

Jamie paid tribute to DeOndra in a moving Instagram post.

“My heart is shattered into a million pieces… my beautiful loving sister Deondra has transitioned… I say transitioned because she will always be alive… anyone who knew my sis… knew that she was a bright light… I can’t tell you how many times we have had parties at the house where she has got on the dance floor and stolen the show… even gave her boyfriend @chrisbrownofficial a run for his money… well I know she is in heaven now dancing with her wings on…tho my pain is unbelievable I smile when I think of all of the great memories that she left me… my family… and her friends… from dancing in the blame it video… to Dancing on the Grammys… And becoming The ambassador to @globaldownsyndrome… from sliding down my stairs with a grin as wide as the rio grand… to serenading us with all of her music… Deondra you have left A hole in my heart… 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… 💔💔💔”

Jamie wrote on his Instagram account.

Our heart goes out to Jamie and his family at this sad and difficult time.

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