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Jennifer Hudson's mother and brother killed

Saturday October 25, 2008

Categories: Christian music news

JenniferHudson.jpgFox News reports that the mother and brother of Oscar winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson were found shot to death yesterday. Her 7-year-old nephew is currently missing. Police have described the shootings as domestic violence.

Hudson, a professed Christian, is very close to her family and recently told AP News:

"My faith in God and my family, they're very realistic and very normal, they're not into the whole limelight kind of thing, so when I go home to Chicago that's just another place that's home," she said. "I stand in line with everybody else, or, when I go home to my mom I'm just Jennifer, (so she says), 'You get up and you take care of your own stuff.' And I love that; I don't like when people tell you everything you want to hear, I want to hear the truth, you know what I mean."

In September, Hudson announced her engagement to David "Punk" Otunga, known for his role on the reality show I Love New York 2.

Hudson's career took off after she was voted off "American Idol," going on to win an Academy Award for her role in the 2007 film, "Dreamgirls." She's currently starring in the movie, "The Secret Life of Bees," and recently released her self-titled debut album. The single "Spotlight" from the album is currently No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop charts. She is on the over of the October issue of Precious Times Christian women's magazine.

Keep Jennifer and her family in your prayers.

To read the whole story from Fox News, visit FoxNews.com.

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Comments
renee braxton
October 28, 2008 5:04 PM

I am very sad to hear that such horrific acts take placein our world on a daily basis. I am praying for the entire Hudson family and i am so proud of Ms. Hudson's success. I will never forget when i first saw her on ''American Idol'' my favorite show! Godbless.

malika sanks
October 28, 2008 10:15 PM

My heart and prayers go out to her, and her family. I too just went though the same nightmare, that she is going though now. In September, my 2 year old niece was murder by my sister's boyfriend. So, I can honestly say, I can feel her pain!!!!! We love you!!!!

Pam Fisher
October 29, 2008 9:08 AM

My children and I are sadden by the passing of your mother, brother, and nephew. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers.

Donna Loesch
October 29, 2008 9:27 AM

Dear Jennifer,

Your Christian Brothers and sisters are in prayer for you, as well as all others who love and respect you. Please keep your faith strong we are all in testing right now. Godd Bless and keep you safe .

In Him ,
DONNA

anne
December 3, 2008 2:28 PM

jennifer keep god in your life no matter what, keep holding on to his loving and strong hands and dont turn loose for nothing,no matter what happens god is always there gor you, through thick and thin.my heart goes out to you and your family.

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Award-winning freelance writer and columnist Joanne Brokaw covers entertainment for The Christian Examiner newspapers, The Minnesota Christian Chronicle, and The Ozarks Christian News. Her other writing credits include Breakaway and Brio Magazines, OnCourse Magazine, ChristianMusicPlanet.com, BuddyHollywood.com and AGreaterFreedom.com. Her humor column, A Big Slice of Life, appears monthly in the Christian Voice Magazine and she pens a regular humor column on The Writing Life for ByLine Magazine. Joanne lives in Western New York with her darling husband David, their Border collie Scout and their cat Murphy. Their almost adult daughter Cassie drops by often. Find out more about Joanne at JoanneBrokaw.com.

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