Keyshia Cole's father dies of COVID-19 complications

November 17, 2021

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Just months after losing her biological mother, Keyshia Cole has lost her father, Leon Cole.

The “Heaven Sent” singer revealed the heartbreaking news with fans on Tuesday in an Instagram post, sharing photos of the duo and writing, “Unfortunately my father didn’t make it through his complications, due to covid-19.”

Keyshia, 40, who was adopted by Leon and his wife, Yvonne, when she was two years old, added, “He’s the entire reason my last name is COLE, The only father I knew, he did such a great job here on earth!!!!! He made sure (Even tho he wasn’t my biological father) to keep

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