Who is Brenda Green?
Brenda Green is the mother of Brandon Smiley, who passed away at the age of 32 on January 29, 2023. She is also the ex-wife of comedian Rickey Smiley, who announced the sad news on his Instagram account and asked his fans to pray for her.
According to Hollywood Life, Brenda married Rickey when she was a teenager and they had four children together: Brandon, D’Essence, Malik, and Aaryn. After 12 years of marriage, they reportedly divorced and Rickey went on to adopt two more children: Craig and Erin.
What happened to Brandon Smiley?
Brandon Smiley was the eldest son of Brenda and Rickey. He was born on February 9, 1990 and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. He followed his father’s footsteps and pursued a career in comedy and entertainment. He appeared on his father’s radio show and TV show, The Rickey Smiley Show, as well as on the reality show Rickey Smiley For Real.
On January 29, 2023, Rickey Smiley posted a video on his Instagram account, revealing that his son Brandon had died. He did not disclose the cause of death, but he said that he was “heartbroken” and “devastated” by the loss. He also asked his followers to “please pray for my son’s mother Brenda” and thanked them for their support.
How are Brenda and Rickey coping with the loss?
Brenda and Rickey have not publicly spoken about their son’s death since the announcement. However, they have received an outpouring of love and condolences from their fans, friends, and family on social media.
According to HITC, some of the celebrities who expressed their sympathy and prayers for the Smiley family include Steve Harvey, Kandi Burruss, Porsha Williams, Tamar Braxton, and Kirk Franklin.
Brenda and Rickey have also been sharing some