Comedian Rickey Smiley Grieves Son Brandon, Dead at 32

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January 30, 2023 at 2:39 PM

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Comedian Rickey Smiley is mourning the death of his oldest son, comic Brandon Smiley. Rickey shared the tragic news on Instagram explaining in a heartbreaking video, 'I just had bad news this morning. I'm on the way to the airport to get to Birmingham. I just want everybody to pray for me, pray for our family.' The radio host continued, 'My son, Brandon Smiley, has passed away this morning.'

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