Traci Braxton, 'Braxton Family Values' star and singer, dies at 50

Traci Braxton, seen here in 2014, died Saturday after a battle with esophageal cancer. She was 50 years old. – Photo: AP

"It is with the utmost regret that we inform you of the passing of our sister, Traci," a statement from her family read. "Needless to say, she was a bright light, a wonderful daughter, an amazing sister, a loving mother, wife, grandmother and a respected performer. We will miss her dearly."

"We have come to a time where we must inform the public that, after a year of privately undergoing a series of treatment for esophageal cancer, our beloved Traci Braxton has gone on to glory," Kevin Surratt, Braxton's husband, shared in a statement.