Keisha Nash Whitaker, who was an entrepreneur with a children's clothing line and a cosmetics line called Kissable Couture, passed away at the age of 51 in December 2023.
- January 3, 2024
AceShowbiz - The cause of death of Forest Whitaker's ex-wife has finally been revealed. Nearly one month after she passed away at the age of 51, Keisha Nash Whitaker was unveiled to have died from alcoholic liver disease.
According to her death certificate obtained by TMZ, Keisha suffered from the disease "for years." She also suffered from "acute renal failure," a symptom of anorexia, which was "another significant factor" that led to her death.
Keisha's death was confirmed by her daughter, True Whitaker, on December 7. "Goodbye mommy. I love you 4ever and beyond. 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," the 25-year-old wrote at the time.
A source told DailyMail.com Keisha died earlier that week after being in and out of hospital for the past few months with intestinal problems in the wake of her years-long battle with anorexia. The insider added, "Keisha battled anorexia for years. Forest stayed by her side during those difficult times, but the following year he filed for divorce in 2015."
Along with True, actor Forest and Keisha had girl Sonnet, 27. The DailyMail.com's source added about their split, "They remained friends and their divorce was amicable, but because Forest said his wife was, 'kind, funny bright and outgoing', as well as a good mother to their children, there was no need to not remain friendly."
Keisha, who was an entrepreneur with a children's clothing line and a cosmetics line called Kissable Couture, sparked worries in 2014 after she was seen looking ultra-slim at the 2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards with her husband. RadarOnline.com reported she could have lost around 35lbs (two and a half stone) over the last few years.
