The tragic news of R&B singer Rene Bonét’s son’s death was widely reported by various news outlets in mid-August. Authorities reached out to Bonét that evening, telling her that her son had been injured, though they could not provide further details over the phone and insisted on speaking in person. All they could confirm at that moment was that he was hurt but still alive. However, when the detectives arrived, they informed her that her son had died en route to the hospital.
She shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram with a sorrowful message that has since been removed: “Yesterday someone killed my son. If I don’t respond, it’s not personal. I’m not okay.” The post quickly sparked an outpouring of shock and sympathy online. Bonét, who gained fame and the attention from R&B legend Teddy Riley, for her viral cover of “Before I Let You Go” and her hit single “Nights Like This,” received an overwhelming amount of support from fans worldwide.
Later, her management team at Novelty Publishing Group released a statement confirming the loss: “A few days ago, Rene Bonét tragically lost her son. We kindly ask that her privacy, as well as that of her family, be respected during this incredibly difficult time, allowing her the space to grieve.” The statement also noted that all of Bonét’s public appearances and bookings were temporarily postponed.
Since the announcement, Bonét has remained largely out of the public eye, with only a few Instagram stories offering glimpses of her grief. One post featured a video of what appeared to be her son dancing, with the caption “Mommy Misses You,” while another showed balloons released into the sky, possibly marking a memorial.
Our thoughts are with Rene Bonét and her family, as the loss of a child is an unimaginable pain. As of now, there has been no further information regarding the circumstances of her son’s death or his age.
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