Fantasia’s 18 Year Old Nephew Died

Fantasia is mourning the loss of her 18-year-old nephew, who was shot and killed Tuesday (Feb. 13) in Greensboro, North Carolina.

According to CNN, 21-year-old David Lee White was arrested and charged with first degree murder. He is being help without bond in the Guilford County Jail.

The singer took to Instagram to write a message for Tyquan Vonricco Washington. “Ty Auntie is So Sorry Baby,” she wrote. She posted another photo of her smiling nephew in honor of Valentine’s Day, writing, “Happy Valentines Day Angel Keep Dancing Up there Ty.”

Fantasia’s brother and Washington’s father, Ricco, also posted a heart wrenching “love letter” to his son on Instagram: “ I wanted you to know that from the depths of my heart your daddy loves you and he always has.”

“On this day you became a bigger man when you put on a pair of wings and did what I have yet to do. So you show me your leadership skills. you go join hands with your grandma and kiss for me. You sing loud for me up there,” he continued.

See the full post below.