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Jennifer Hudson’s Mother & Brother Found Dead

Jennifer Hudson’s Mother & Brother Found Dead

The mother and brother of Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson were reportedly found dead in Chicago around 3PM Friday.

The two adults were found fatally shot — Darnell, 57, and older brother Jason. The bodies were reportedly discovered by a cousin who lived nearby. Jennifer is currently en route to Chicago.

Hudson, 27, became famous after appearing on American Idol in 2004. She later went on to pick up an Oscar for her performance in Dreamgirls.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Hudson’s family and friends.

UPDATE: Jennifer’s rep Lisa Kasteler tells People, “We can confirm that there is an ongoing investigation concerning the deaths of Jennifer Hudson’s mother, Darnell Donerson, and her brother, Jason Hudson. No further comment will be made and the family has asked that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.”

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That’s so awful! Who would do such a terrible thing? My heart goes out to Jennifer and the rest of her family. I will pray for her. This shocked me when I read it. I still can’t believe it. Stay strong Jennifer!

omg that is sooo sad.

its so sad:(

buckeyegurl @ 10/24/2008 at 6:42 pm

Wow. Senseless tradgedy. My thoughts and prayers are with Jennifer and her family.

_silenttears @ 10/24/2008 at 6:44 pm

oh my god that is so awful!!
lot’s of strenght to jennifer <3

I will be praying for you and your family. God is with you and nevr for get that!!! NEVER!!!

CAPTAINJACK @ 10/24/2008 at 6:45 pm

This is the most disgustingly tragic news I’ve heard in awhile. She will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Oh, this is awful.

My thoughts and prayers are with Jennifer and her family.

I will be praying for you and your family. Alwasy remember GOD did not bring you this far to leave you!!! He is with you…never for get that!! NEVER!!!

I can’t believe this, I’m almost expecting it to be a hoax. This is so tragic…my thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

I can’t believe this, I’m almost expecting it to be a hoax. This is so tragic…my thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

Oh my life, wasn’t expecting this kind of news when logging on to JJ. :-O

Fantasyisland @ 10/24/2008 at 6:49 pm

And her little nephew is missing and they’re searching for a car…praying for her family.

no words…this is shocking…i hope she will be ok with this…its horrible…

god bless them xx

god bless them xx

god bless them xx

OMG. OMG. This is a terrible news.

awww that’s so sad. my prayers are with her family.

omg poor Jennifer, its so horific. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

Obama/Biden. @ 10/24/2008 at 6:55 pm

So sad.

OMG!!! RIP…
this is really sad!

omg. poor jennifer!!

r.i.p. :(

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