Trina Braxton, sister of music legend Toni Braxton and a star of We TV’s “Braxton Family Values” and “The Braxtons,” is mourning the death of her husband, Von Scales, at 58. Following the tragic news, a representative for the singer and beloved reality star has released a statement.
TMZ reported the news of Scales’s passing on October 1. A representative told the outlet, “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Von Scales, beloved husband of Trina Braxton. The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers but is asking for privacy at this time as they navigate this unfortunate event.”
At present, no cause of death has been confirmed for Scales. However, a source with knowledge of the situation informed TMZ that he passed away at around 2 a.m. on October 1.
Trina Braxton Previously Discussed Her Relationship with Von Scales
Braxton became engaged to Scales in March 2019 during a family trip, with the occasion being featured on “Braxton Family Values.” The two later tied the knot in December of that year. While promoting the reality show, she told Entertainment Tonight about her reaction to his proposal.
She said, “We were in Napa Valley, you know, all the girls were together, we were filming, and he just kinda, like, plopped the box on the table and just… I lost it, totally, fully, and completely.” Braxton also discussed the death of her ex-husband, Gabe Solis, which occurred the year before her engagement.
According to her, “It was a very difficult time. My sons had a really difficult time as well, but you know, thank god for my fiancé now. Hey, Von! You know, he really helped me through it; he stood right by me, and I knew it was sometimes difficult for him, you know, especially to watch me as his now fiancée, but grieve over someone else.”
She then shared how her grief for her ex factored into the relationship with Scales. Braxton explained, “He knew it was strictly out of friendship. However, I’m sure it was very difficult for him to watch and to be able to hold me at night while I’m crying over someone else. But he knew where the place was, where my heart was in, and I just thank god for him.”
Fans Are Offering Condolences
Following his passing, fans who watched Scales on “Braxton Family Values” are taking to social media to offer their condolences to the former “Sister Circle” host. One person noted, “I feel bad for Trina. So much loss in what seems like a short period of time.” Of course, it should be noted that Scales’ death comes after her sister, Traci Braxton, passed away in 2022.
Someone else said, “So sad. This is her second husband who has passed.” Another person wrote, “This is so sad. She’s lost two of her loves, and although she wasn’t married to Gabe, he was still a major part of her life when he passed away.”
Lastly, a different social media user stated, “She lost her sister, her friend Angie Stone, ex-husband Gabe, and now Von Scales. So sad for her.”
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Beloved Reality Star Suffers Tragic Loss as Her Husband Passes Away – Our Hearts Go Out