Kelly Rowland Asks For Privacy When Announcing Mother's Death
Kelly Rowland is speaking up after losing her mother on Tuesday.
Rowland, the 33-year-old singer formerly of Destiny's Child, lost her mother Doris Rowland Garrison,66, this week. The star released a statement about the tragic news that comes weeks after she gave birth to her first child, Titan Jewell Weatherspoon.
"It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my mother, Doris Rowland Garrison. She was an incredible soul who made countless sacrifices so that I could become the woman—and now mother—I am today," Rowland said in a statement obtained by E! News Wednesday. "We humbly appreciate all the love and support and only ask for privacy during this difficult time."
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While the singer is grieving her loss at the close of 2014, she has had a year full of blessings with a new husband and baby. Earlier this year, the singer went from gushing about her pregnancy to the love for her husband, Tim Witherspoon.
"I just love him, he's like the greatest guy ever," Rowland told E!. "He's so awesome I just can't believe how blessed I am … and he is too! He's an amazing man."
Rowland and her husband Tim officially released a statement to Twitter about the blessing of being new parents last month.
"We are thrilled to announce that today we are the proud parents of our first son," the happy couple told People.com. "We are blessed to report everyone is healthy and happy!"
Michelle Williams, another former member of Destiny's Child with Rowland and Beyonce, told E! News about what an amazing mother her friend would be.
"She's doing very well. Kelly's going to be an amazing mom," Williams previously told E! "She's always been great with children. She loves babysitting, she loves buying stuff for kids. She has such a big heart. She's a giver and a nurturing person and, really, that's what motherhood is all about."
