Loni Love Announces the Death of Her Mother Frances: 'She Lived Life by Her Own Rules'

Mar. 15, 2025

Loni Love (right) and her mom Frances.Photo:Loni Love/Instagram

Loni Love/Instagram

Loni Loveis mourning the loss of her mother Frances.

The former host ofThe Realannounced Frances’ death in a heartfeltInstagram poston Thursday, Aug. 8.

“I found so much peace having gone through her things and seeing the life that she made for herself…I celebrate her life and will remember the good times forever!!!” she continued. “Love you Momma!!!! At this time me and the fam are kindly asking for prayers and privacy to grieve.#RIP”

The comedian’s celebrity friends shared their condolences in the comment section.

On an episode ofThe Realback in 2015, Love shared an emotional tribute to Frances in honor of Mother’s Day and recalled her humble beginnings in Detroit’s Brewster-Douglass Housing Projects.

“I was born in the Brewster projects to a single mother. We never had much money but she did the best that she could,” Love shared as she broke down in tears. “Mama, I know what you did for me. I love very much — very, very, very much.”

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“And we didn’t know how to read very well and my mother didn’t have much money but what my mother did do was make me join a book club and every month, I would get a book and this book right here taught me how to read,” she said as she held a copy of Dr. Suess’Oh, the Places You’ll Go.

“That’s all that I can say. You’re beautiful. I love you so much and I’ll see you soon,” she concluded. “So I just want to thank her and Dr. Seuss.”

source: people.com