Billy Porter ‘Heartbroken’ As He Announces Death Of His Mother: ‘Her Unconditional Love Is A Template The World Could Benefit From'[CONDOLENCES]

Billy Porter ‘Heartbroken’ As He Announces Death Of His Mother: ‘Her Unconditional Love Is A Template The World Could Benefit From'[CONDOLENCES]

Billy Porter is mourning the death of his mother.

The Pose alum announced that Cloerinda Jean Johnson Porter-Ford died peacefully with her family by her side. He shared special photos on Instagram of his family through the years and wrote,

“With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving mother, Cloerinda Jean Johnson Porter-Ford. We were right beside her when she took her last breath, wrapped in our arms.”

He saluted his mother as a brave warrior, adding,

“Mommy lived life to the fullest despite physical limitations pressed upon her.”

He then praised her as

“the personification of true Christianity and her unconditional love is a template that the world could benefit from employing. Her example is what we continue to strive for.”

He continued,

“We are heartbroken she is no longer here with us, but find solace that her suffering has ended. Her fight was long and hard—she did it with grace and integrity. Mommy will remain forever in our hearts as she continues to guide us from above, as she has done on this Earth.”

In the comment section, he received condolences from Tamron Hall, who wrote:

“Praying for you. Thank you for sharing her journey with the world. We love you”

Tina Knowles also told Billy Porter,

“[Sending] you hugs , love and condolences ??????”

See more messages for Porter and his family below:

Porter has always thanked his mother for her support. In 2021, he shared her sweet reaction to him telling her he had been privately living with HIV for over a decade.

“She said, ‘You’ve been carrying this around for 14 years? Don’t ever do this again. I’m your mother, I love you no matter what.And I know I didn’t understand how to do that early on, but it’s been decades now.'”

He later reflected,

“I told my mother — that was the hurdle for me. I don’t care what anyone has to say. You’re either with me or simply move out of the way.”

[VIA]