Forest Whitaker’s ex-wife, Keisha Nash-Whitaker, Has Died at the Age of 51 after years of Struggling with Anorexia. Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International, says pray for this family and pray for all families that have lost loved ones during this year, and pray for the salvation of those left behind.
- Keisha Nash Whitaker, the ex-wife of actor Forest Whitaker, has died at the age of 51, following a battle with anorexia
- The former couple’s daughter True Whitaker, 25, confirmed the tragic news on her Instagram account Thursday, calling her ‘the most beautiful woman in the world’ in a heartbreaking post, but did not elaborate on the cause of death
- Whitaker, 62, and Nash-Whitaker, were married in 1996 and share two daughters, Sonnet, 27 and True, 25
Keisha Nash Whitaker, the ex-wife of actor Forest Whitaker, has died at the age of 51, following a battle with anorexia.
The former couple’s daughter True Whitaker, 25, confirmed the tragic news on her Instagram account Thursday, calling her ‘the most beautiful woman in the world’ in a heartbreaking post, but did not elaborate on the cause of death.
A source tells DailyMail.com that Nash-Whitaker died earlier this week after being in and out of hospital for the past few months with intestinal problems, following a years-long battle with anorexia.
‘Keisha battled anorexia for years,’ says a source. Forrest stayed by her side during those difficult times, but the following year he filed for divorce in 2015.
Whitaker, 62, and Nash-Whitaker, were married in 1996 and share two daughters, Sonnet, 27 and True, 25.
‘They remained friends and their divorce was amicable, but because Whitaker said his wife was, ‘kind, funny bright and out – going, as well as a good mother to their children, there was no need to not remain friendly.’
Meanwhile, True’s emotional post read: ‘Goodbye mommy. I love you 4ever and beyond,’ True posted to her account over a photo of her mother. ‘The most beautiful woman in the world… thank you for teaching me every single thing I know. I’ll see you in my dreams and I’ll feel you in my heart.’
Whitaker’s wife sparked concern back in 2014 after she was seen displaying her thin figure while at the 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards with her husband.
According to RadarOnline.com, Keisha was estimated at the time to have lost around 35lbs (two and a half stone) over the last few years.
And such extreme weight loss at her age could lead to significant health problems, according to The Hampton’s Diet author Dr. Fred Pescatore.
Dr Pescatore, who had not treated Keisha, told Radar: ‘She runs the risk of premature ageing of her heart and bones.
‘Most importantly, going up and down like this wreaks havoc on the metabolism and makes it increasingly difficult to continue to stay thin without more and more effort. Possibly to the point of starvation and pills.’
In addition to her career as a model and actress, Keisha was an entrepreneur with her own children’s clothing line, and a cosmetic’s line called Kissable Couture. ‘In the last year Keisha seemed to become more and more frail,” says the source.
‘She didn’t venture out as much as she used to, and spent a lot of time in the hospital. She hired a driver to transport her when she visited friends or ventured out.
‘Forrest continued to have a great deal of respect for Keisha following their divorce in 2021,’ says the source. ‘And he’s taking her death really hard.’
DailyMail.com has contacted a representative for Whitaker for comment.
Keisha was married to Forest for 20 years and they share two daughters together – True and Sonnet. She also has daughter Autumn from a previous relationship and he has son Ocean from another relationship.
They wed in 1996 in Jamaica before he ultimately filed for divorce in 2018, citing irreconcilable differences.
Source: Daily Mail Online
