Ariana DeBose Honors Her Mother's Legacy After Her Passing

Ariana DeBose is going through a tough time right now. Her mother, Gina DeBose, passed away on August 17th. She was 57 years old. The cause of her death was complications from stage 3 ovarian cancer. Ariana shared this sad news on her Instagram on August 19th.

A Heartfelt Tribute

Gina was more than just a mom to Ariana. She was her biggest supporter and her toughest critic. Ariana called her "my favorite person" in her heartfelt post. She also said that Gina was always by her side for every big moment in her life. Whether it was good times or hard times, they faced them together.

A Life of Love and Dedication

Gina was a middle school teacher. She raised Ariana in North Carolina. Ariana often referred to her as "Miss Gina". She was loved and respected by her colleagues, students, and many people in her community. Gina fought hard to give Ariana a good life and every opportunity she could.

Ariana's Career and Achievements

Ariana's career has been on fire lately. She won an Oscar for her role in "West Side Story". She also won three Tony Awards. But she says her greatest achievement is making her mom proud. In her Instagram post, she included a slide with organizations to donate to, like The National Ovarian Cancer Society and Teal Diva.

Upcoming Projects

Ariana is not slowing down. She recently booked a new role in a production of "The Baker’s Wife". She also has upcoming projects like "Lear Rex" and "Scarpetta", where she will work with Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis.

A Final Message

Ariana's love for her mom is clear. She ended her post by saying,

"I love you mommy. Now travel amongst the seas, the winds and the angels as I know you always loved to do."