Key Takeaways:

• A GoFundMe revealed Janina Garraway had been battling stage 4 colon most cancers.
• Chris Brown and his mom shared emotional tributes.
• Fans remembered Garraway for her function in “Say Goodbye.”

Chris Brown is mourning the lack of Janina Garraway. On Thursday (Oct. 30), the “Residuals” singer shared a tribute to the actress and dancer, who appeared in his “Say Goodbye” music music video.

Alongside a photograph of Garraway from the 2005 single’s visible companion, Brown wrote on his Instagram Stories, “Rest in peace, Janina! I love you and I’m so grateful to have worked with you and have you [be] a part [of] this family.”

“My heart goes out to your child and your family! You [were] and [will] always be a light to this world,” he concluded. In a separate post, Brown’s mom, Joyce Hawkins, shared her condolences: “Gone too soon! This truly broke my heart. RIP, angel!”

Although an official reason for loss of life hasn’t been confirmed, a GoFundMe launched by Garraway’s household and mates revealed that she was recognized with stage 4 colon most cancers when her son was simply 5 weeks previous. “Janina began chemotherapy right away and has stayed incredibly strong throughout her journey,” the fundraiser said. “While she is as mentally strong as she can be, this journey hasn’t been easy.”

Brown wrapped up his “Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour” on Oct. 16. He began its European leg in June earlier than heading again house to the United States the next month. Bryson Tiller, Summer Walker and Jhené Aiko joined him on choose dates, with the trek grossing a formidable $295.5 million, in response to Billboard.

During the tour, the Grammy Award winner additionally rode excessive on the success of data like “Residuals” and “It Depends,” the latter of which acquired a remix from Usher earlier this month. So far, Brown hasn’t confirmed whether or not the tune shall be a part of a full-length challenge or stay a unfastened single.

Looking forward, he’s anticipated to start his trial over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023. Brown pleaded not guilty to the grievous bodily hurt cost, with proceedings set to start on Oct. 26, 2026.