How Did Frankie Lons Die? The Siblings Reveal True Cause of Her Death

By: Enjeela Shakeel

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How Did Frankie Lons Die?

We all know R&B singer Keyshia Cole and her powerful voice that has made many fans go gaga about her. The singer began her career at a very young age of 12 years when she met MC Hammer and the late rapper Tupac Shakur. She then moved to LA to pursue her career in music and was later introduced to A&M Records. After releasing her first album, The Way It Is, in 2005, Keyshia became a popular name. 

All hell broke for the singer on a personal front when she lost her mother last year. The whole family put the news of the cause of their mother’s death under wraps for some time. However, she has come out with concrete answers regarding what killed her beloved mother, Frankie Lons. 

What Happened to Frankie Lons 

According to the Alameda County Coroner’s Office, Lons’ death was caused as a result of multiple drug intoxication. The report on her death revealed that the singer’s mother died of an accidental overdose. Unfortunately, she was celebrating her 61st birthday when she succumbed to such over-intoxication. 

Frankie Lons was a Drug Addict 

It was not the first time that Lons decided to get overboard with the use of drugs. Her addiction has been long documented. Cole fans first met her mother when she appeared on Cole’s BET reality series, Keyshia Cole: The Way it is. The show revealed so many facts about their personal life and relationship. 

Cole and Lons were estranged since birth as the daughter was adopted by a family friend when she was a little child. Cole later learned that she was adopted after running into some government paperwork. She began to search for her mother and the two reunited. 

The duo reunited after Cole became an adult, and her mother became nationally known with this show that ran on BET from 2006 to 2008. Interestingly, Frankie also starred in a spin-off series to this show, Frankie & Neffie that aired in 2009. 

Frankie was seen as a regular guest on Keyshia’s BET reality show, where the duo shared many heart-to-heart moments. It is the same time when Keyshia revealed everything about her mother’s struggle with addiction. 

The News Was Disclosed by Cole’s Brother 

The news of Frankie’s passing away was disclosed by Cole’s brother, Sam. He said that Frankie overdosed at her Oakland home while celebrating with friends and family members. Reportedly, she took drugs while partying and relapsed after she struggled to stay sober. 

Cole earlier stated that she was fed up with her mother’s addiction to drugs. Still, she never gave up on Lons and often posted updates about her mother’s sobriety to her social media account. At the time of their mother’s death, Sam told the media that he was in daily communication with his mother, and both of them would constantly encourage her to stay sober and adopt a healthier lifestyle. He also said their mother was sent to a rehab facility in 2020. 

Lon’s Passing Away Was Mourned all over the Industry 

When the news of Frankie Lon’s passing was disclosed, many of Cole’s celebrity friends and fans paid tribute to her mother. They sent their love and condolences. They also remembered Lons for her free spirit and funny one-liner. 

Even BET released a full-fledged statement grieving the passing away of Frankie. 

We were saddened to hear the news of our BET family Frankie Lons’ passing. Our viewers first got to meet and know her in “Keyshia Cole: All In” as Keyshia Cole’s birth mother and in multiple other unscripted projects, including “Keyshia Cole: My New Life” and “Frankie & Neffe.” Viewers also go to see first-hand Frankie’s trials and tribulations as she battled addiction and as she tried to mend her relationship with her daughters. Frankie was a resilient woman, mom, and friend with so much to offer and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Keyshia, Neffe, and the family during this difficult time.”

Cole Mourned Her Mum’s Passing Away on Social Media 

Cole took social media and shared how devastating she felt about her mother’s passing away. 

“I honestly don’t even know how to feel. You can never prepare for something like this…Ever!!! But you will be missed. Your humor was unmatched!!! Naturally so funny, that’s what I loved about your personality….We all did.” 

She even vowed to fulfill her mother’s desire to bring all her children together. 

 “When u said all you want is to have ALL OF YOUR CHILDREN IN ONE PLACE, AT ONE TIME meant the most to you. I’m completely down to do that for you. Even through our differences.” 

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After a month of Frankie’s death, all the kids gathered to respect their mother one last time. 

 “We will miss you, I tried to spend as much time close to her as I could in that church. When we got to the mausoleum, I asked if I could see her one last time. I know her spirit was no longer there in the physical, I just hope she was able to see that we came together in celebration of her name, the laughs, love and honesty she brought to this world…. I’ve internalized a lot as of recent. The love is real Frank Da [Bank].”

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