Queen Latifah’s Mother Dies After Struggling with a Heart Condition

Queen Latifah’s mother Rita Owens passed away after a long battle with a heart condition. “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens passed away,” said the Queen. “Anyone that has ever met her knows what a bright light she was on this earth. She was gentle, but strong, sweet, but sassy, worldy but pragmatic, a woman of great faith and certainly the love of my life.”