Priscilla Murray Gibson was the mother of famous American actor Tyrese Gibson. She died after battling the COVID-19 pandemic and is also said to have suffered from pneumonia.
Priscilla Murray Gibson Biography and Life Story
Fast and Furious actor Tyrese Gibson, 43, recently paid a heartfelt tribute to his mother, saying the family was torn to pieces after losing her. Priscilla Murray Gibson is best known for being the mother of famous actor Tyrese. She gained a lot of public attention when her son debuted the studio album in 1998. The song included single Sweet Lady and the US Billboard Hot 100 number 12 hit.
As described in author Cynthia Banks’ book, Drunk for 27 years, the lady and the actor’s mother, Priscilla Murray Gibson, both experienced alcoholism. The story of the book (Drunk for 27 Years) is a true story and based on the habit or addition of Priscilla.
She had to go through heartbreak, tragedy and trauma to overcome her alcohol addiction. However, she overcame her fear of alcohol and went on with her life. She was supported by her children and the Center for Alcoholics Anonymous in Hemet, California.
She became one of the active members along with her other family members and began living a normal life on September 23, 2006 (according to the book). On February 6, 2022 (Sunday), Tyrese shared the news that his mother was hospitalized due to infection with symptoms of the COVID-19 virus pandemic and the additional symptoms of pneumonia. At that time she was transferred to the intensive care unit.
Biography of Priscilla Murray Gibson | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Priscilla Murray Gibson |
| date of birth | 1970 |
| date of death | February 14, 2022 |
| Old | 52 years |
| place of birth | Watts, California, USA |
| nationality | American |
| job | – |
| religion | Christianity |
| sun sign | – |
Physical Statistics | |
| height | in feet inches – 5′ 6” – in centimeters – 168 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 75kg – in pounds – 165 pounds |
| shoe size | 7 (USA) |
| Hair color | Red |
| eye color | dark brown |
| body type | average |
Family | |
| father | – |
| mother | – |
| sister | – |
| Brothers | – |
Qualification/Education | |
| school | – |
| University | – |
Relationship status | |
| marital status | Married |
| who is her husband | Tyrone Gibson |
| children | Four (Tyrese, Tyrone Richardo, Salendra & Shonta Gibson) |
Priscilla Murray Gibson’s death
Since February 6, 20022, Tyrese has attempted to update the public on his mother’s health and related conditions. He never denied his mother’s health and kept updating the news on social media. Tyrese was a regular at breaking the news. He posted on Instagram with the news, asking for thoughts and prayers from the public or fans while Priscilla was in the hospital. On the other hand, Fast and Furious actor Tyrese praised fans for supporting her with the help of their prayers and bringing good vibes and energy to the thought. He regularly updated fans on the day of his mother’s arrival at the hospital. At the same time, he also updated the photo in front of Murray’s bedside in the ICU.
While uploading pictures from the hospital where Murray was admitted, son Tyrese wrote that doctors had told him there was nothing that could be done now. Things have changed for them and are not turning to the other side. Pretty much nothing is left for the situation. Afterwards, Tyrese asked people to pray for his mother as he believed that things can be changed and nothing is impossible when one is with Jesus Christ. On February 14, 2022, Priscilla breathed her last. In doing so, Tyrese broke the devastating news and informed the public that everyone who has supported and prayed for their mother while she was in the hospital; there is the saddest news for them all that his valentine just passed away.
Priscilla Murray Gibson Children
Tyrese, the “Fast and Furious” actor, is the brother of three older siblings. He grew up with a brother and two sisters. His older brother’s name is Tyrone Richardo and his two sisters are Salendra and Shonta. One of his sisters, Shonta, remains a radio personality to this day and also hosts or writes content. She recently hosted a talk show called Morning Tea With The Queens. She is a married woman who is married to Eddie Bell. On the other hand, Tyrese’s other sister Salendra is married to ex-Marine William Charles Campbell III.
The family lives together in Escondido, California. Tyrese has been married twice in his life. He married Norma Mitchell for the first time in 2007 and after two years they divorced. However, they share one daughter. Later on Valentine’s Day 2017, Tyrese married another woman in his life named Samantha Lee. They also share a daughter who was born on October 1, 2018. In December 2020, it was announced that actor Gibson and his second wife Lee were divorcing.