Trina Braxton's husband has passed away at the age of 58. According to reports, he was battling some heart-related issues before his death. Here's what we know about his cause of death.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleTrina Evette Braxton-Scales is a well-known singer and reality television personality. She is the younger sister of R&B music icon Toni Braxton. Trina had her first big break in music in 1992 as a founding member of the R&B group the Braxtons, formed with her sisters. However, she has recently been in the headlines for a massive personal loss. The singer reportedly lost her husband, Von Scales.
The first day of October 2026 brought heartbreaking news for the Braxton family. According to reports, Trina Braxton announced that her husband, Von Scales, has passed away. Following his death, a rep for the Braxton family issued a statement to TMZ. In a short comment to the media outlet, the rep confirmed the death of Trina's husband. The news came in the early hours of October 1, 2026, and left the fans absolutely heartbroken.
The rep began the statement with the confirmation of Von's death at the age of 58. He also thanked everyone for their prayers and support and said the Braxton family would like time to navigate the tragedy. For those who don't know, Von Scales was Trina Braxton's second husband, and they had been married for almost seven years. The rep was quoted as saying:
"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Von Scales, beloved husband of Trina Braxton. The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers but is asking for privacy at this time as they navigate this unfortunate event."
Sources close to the family told the media outlet that Von Scales died around 2 AM on Thursday, October 1, 2026, in Atlanta. They also revealed that he had been battling heart-related problems. However, the cause of death is yet to be revealed. The news has left everyone heartbroken, especially since Von and Trina's love story was closely followed by their fans.
Trina Braxton tied the knot with Von Scales in 2019 in St. Louis after connecting through mutual friends. Fans followed their love story on the reality shows Braxton Family Values and The Braxtons. In a 2019 interview with ESSENCE, Trina told everyone that Von was a "great conversationalist" and that she enjoyed talking to him immensely.
That same year, she boasted about Von to Entertainment Tonight, saying he supported her while she mourned the death of her ex-husband, Gabe Solis. She shared that Von Scales helped him through the heartbreak of losing someone she was once so close to. She revealed how Von stood by her without any judgment and expressed her gratitude for having someone like him in her life.
In December 2025, Trina Braxton shared multiple videos on Instagram documenting her and Von Scales' fitness journey as they worked to better their health. The duo filmed themselves walking on the treadmill and using the exercise bike, among other equipment in their home gym. Von was very active on social media until his final hours, often engaging with fans and sharing content on his platforms.
RIP, Von Scales.
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