Following the untimely death of Keisha Nash, her daughter True Whitaker has tenderly paid tribute to her mother on social media, expressing her deep love and gratitude for the invaluable lessons she was taught.
Keisha’s life was marked by various challenges, including a long-term battle with anorexia, which remained undisclosed as the cause of her death.
Her relationship with Forest Whitaker, spanning more than two decades, showed a connection that began amid the backdrop of ‘Blown Away’ in 1994. They quickly turned their on-screen connection into a real-life romance, culminating in a heartfelt proposal and beloved marriage in Montego Bay in Jamaica in 1996. Together, they built a blended family, took care of children from previous relationships, and at the same time welcomed two daughters into their lives.
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We are losing Keisha Nash too soon. She was married to Forest Whitaker for 22 years, from 1996 to 2018. The youngest member of their family, 25-year-old True Whitaker, confirmed this on her Instagram Story, where she paid tribute to “the most beautiful woman in the world.”
“Mom, goodbye. Forever and ever, I love you. Thank you for teaching me everything I can, the most beautiful woman on the planet.” She captioned her story, “I will feel you in my heart and I will see you in my dreams. A picture of her in black and white with the caption: “Mommy!”
Pravda, who starred with her father (the star of the show) in five episodes of The Godfather of Harlem, uploaded a second picture of her mother along with Donna Hathaway’s song “A Song For You.” Although the cause of her death is unknown, she had struggled with anorexia for many years.
“Keisha spent years battling anorexia. She checked herself into a Chicago rehab center in 2014. Forest was by her side during those difficult times, but filed for divorce shortly after, a source told the Daily Mail. After 22 years together, the actor filed for divorce in 2018, citing “irreconcilable differences”.
When Keisha Nash and Forest Whitaker were cast in the 1994 film Blown Away, where Whitaker played Officer Anthony Franklin and Nash played Franklin’s girlfriend, they met. They started dating in real life soon after, and he proposed to her the following year. Their love grew quickly.
On May 4, 1996, the couple married in Montego Bay, Jamaica. At the time, Nash was the mother of Autumn Whitaker, a daughter, and Forest was the father of Ocean Whitaker, a son, from previous relationships.
Although they also had two children of their own, Forest assisted Keish in raising Autumn.
Sonnet Noel Whitaker, their first child together, was born in 1996. At 27, she is currently pursuing a career in the music business. True Whitaker, their second daughter, was born in 1998. At the age of 25, she is pursuing an acting career and continuing her parents’ legacy.
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In 2008, Keisha Nash discussed her marriage
Keisha Nicole launched a makeup line called Kissable Couture in 2008; and debuted at a friend’s local boutique in Lynn, Massachusetts, where she was born and raised. At the time, she spoke to Northshore Magazine about her experiences as a wife, mother, entrepreneur, performer, and producer.
Even at the height of her career, she acknowledged that juggling multiple responsibilities at once was difficult. “Mom, you don’t blend in, my kids say! She tried to blend in at one of her kids’ soccer games, but was followed by a film crew with a microphone and three-inch heels,” she said.
However, she admitted that her nanny helps her occupy the children when she is not there. “He’s an all-around talent. He can pick out Manolos, hang out with soccer moms, and throw parties. He teaches us hip-hop. As for the couple’s previous nanny fifteen years ago, she remarked, ‘And he makes a mean apple crumble!’
Keisha Nash immediately praised Forest for his commitment. She smiles every morning when she opens her eyes. Even if it’s only for a day and a half, he’ll fly home if he only has a three-day break from filming.” Despite numerous contacts, Forest has yet to respond to the news of his ex-wife’s death.
Keisha Nash, who shared more than two decades of marriage with Forest Whitaker, has sadly passed away at the age of 51. The real Whitaker, her youngest daughter, paid a heartfelt tribute to her mother on social media, remembering her as “the greatest beautiful woman in the world.” While the cause of her death remains undisclosed, Keisha had a long battle with anorexia and sought treatment in 2014.
Her relationship with Forest Whitaker blossomed on the set of ‘Blown Away’ in 1994 and eventually led to their marriage in 1996. The couple shared a life full of love, raising children from previous relationships and welcoming two daughters together. Despite their divorce in 2018, their bond as co-parents and their journey together through life’s challenges remained evident.
Keisha Nash has not only embraced her role as a wife and mother, but she has also gone into business with her cosmetics company, Kissable Couture. Balancing different roles in her life, and navigating fame and family, she has admitted that she struggles to blend her public persona with her personal life.
While Forest Whitaker has yet to publicly comment on Keisha’s death, her legacy as a devoted mother, wife, entrepreneur, and strong and resilient person lives on. Her impact on her family and those around her remains profound and lasting.