While informing TMZ of Frankie's death, Sam was adamant that the world remember his mother for the immense love she had for her family. Indeed, it appeared on all accounts that Frankie, Keyshia, Sam, and their other family members were as close as could be during the latter half of her life.
Keyshia was initially given up for adoption by Frankie and her biological father, Virgil Hunter. The singer spent her childhood years without her birth parents and only was able to reunite with them once she achieved some success in music.
Keyshia was very open about the process of reuniting with Frankie, documenting their heart-to-heart conversations and displaying how their relationship blossomed in various BET specials.
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Once she took up a more important role in her life, Frankie's fight with addiction became a focal point of Keyshia's relationship with her, and she frequently updated the public on the progress her mother was making in order to celebrate her victories.
Back in March 2020, Keyshia explained on social media that her mother achieved a major milestone of staying sober for 60 days.
We offer our condolences to Keyshia, Sam, and all of Frankie's loved ones at this time.
