Jamie Foxx is thinking about his sister DeOndra Dixon at this moment.
The younger sister of the Oscar winner passed away at the age of 36. Foxx, who is now 54 years old, paid tribute to her on Instagram on Wednesday by posting a series of flashback images of her. In the caption, she wrote: “Deondra I know you’re in heaven making everyone laugh… and have everyone dancing to your songs.”
He said, “I can’t tell you how much I miss you, but I do know that wherever you are, your spirit is shining brightly. I adore u forever.”
When Foxx broke the news to the public that Dixon had passed away, he noted in his post that “she will always be alive” to him.
“My beautiful and dear sister, Deondra, has passed away. The transition has left me with a million broken pieces of heart. I use the term transitioned because she will continue to exist in some form “he wrote during that period of time.
“Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing my sister was aware that she shone like a beacon… I can’t tell you how many times we have had parties at the house when she has gotten on the dance floor and stolen the show… even gave her boyfriend @chrisbrownofficial a run for his money. I can’t tell you how many times we have had parties at the house.”
“Although I am in incredible anguish, I am able to smile when I think of all of the wonderful memories that she left behind for me, my family, and her friends. Although I know she is in heaven now, dancing with her wings on, my pain is unimaginable. from performing dance moves in the “Blame It” music video to doing so on the Grammys, And becoming the spokesperson for @globaldownsyndrome… from sliding down my stairs with a smile as broad as the rio grand… to serenading us with all of her songs, she has been an inspiration to all of us “he concluded.
Foxx expressed her gratitude to Deondra by writing, “Deondra, you have left a hole in my heart… but I will replace it with all of the memories that you provided me.” “I love you with every fiber of my being… our family is shattered, but with your love we will put the pieces back together… and all of you, please remember my family in your prayers.”
In 2011, Dixon was honored by the Global Down Syndrome Foundation by being given the title of Ambassador. She told People magazine at the time that she was “glad to have a big brother to lean on” and that her affection for Jamie Foxx was “every day.”
