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Angie Stone's children issue heartbreaking statement after shock death

Angie Stone's children have issued a heartbreaking statement following the shock death of the music star.

Stone was killed on Saturday at the age of 63 after her Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van was involved in an accident with an 18-wheel truck following a performance in Alabama.

The star is survived by her son, Michael, daughter, Diamond, and two grandchildren.

After tributes poured out over the weekend, Michael and Diamond issued a statement on Monday via Instagram that reads, "It is with heavy hearts that the children of the R&B singer Angie Stone along with her extended family want to thank you all for your love and well wishes during what is an extremely difficult time.

"Angie was an example for black women and girls everywhere. Angie also loved and championed for black men with her Number One Hit entitled Brotha. Angie Stone was a pioneer of rap music that began with a female rap trio, The Sequence and ultimately led to her solo career that defined neo soul."

The statement continued, "Diamond and Michael along with the rest of Angie's family want to thank you for reaching out, but also asked that you respect their privacy as they grieve the loss of their beloved mother.

"Angie Stone believed in giving back to her fans in the community with her foundation Angel Stripes, the Angie Stone foundation. Recently, Angie was also attending college for ministry. Her love of God and her faith led her to have a deep desire to share her belief in God and bring more people to Christ."

The statement concluded, "Currently funeral services are still being planned along with the memorial service so that Angie's fans can honour her life, music, and legacy. Even though Angie is no longer with us physically her family wants you to keep her legacy alive."

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