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Prayers Up! Debbie Allen Reveals The Passing Of Her & Phylicia Rashad’s Mother

Jadriena SolomonBy Jadriena Solomon2025/08/21
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Prayers Up! Debbie Allen Reveals The Passing Of Her & Phylicia Rashad's Mother, Vivian Ayers
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Debbie Allen has revealed the passing of her and Phylicia Rashad‘s mother, Vivian Ayers.

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Debbie Allen Reveals The Passing Of Her & Phylicia Rashad’s Mom, Vivian Ayers

During the early morning hours of Thursday, August 21, Debbie Allen took to Instagram to share a reel with her more than 2.4 million followers. Furthermore, the footage featured various family photos of her and Rashad’s mom, Vivian Ayers, alongside the words:

In Eternal Light: Vivian Ayers.”

Furthermore, Allen used Stevie Wonder’s ‘Golden Lady’ as background audio for the clip. Lastly, in the video’s caption, Allen shared additional words in remembrance of her mother. To note, Ayers reportedly lived until she was 102 years old.

“Mommie you have transformed into that cosmic bird Hawk that lives and breathes Freedom. We will follow your trail of golden dust and continue to climb higher. We promise ‘to be true be beautiful be Free’
Love Love Love Love Love❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Norman, Debbie, Lish, Tex, Hugh, Vivi, Thump, Condola, Billy, Oliver, Gel, Tracey, Carmen, Shiloh, Aviah, Eillie, Gia,and all the Turks in our family,” she wrote.

Social Media Sends Condolences & Prayers After The Passing Of Debbie Allen & Phylicia Rashad’s Mother

Social media users entered The Shade Room’s comment section to send condolences and prayers to the Allen-Rashad family.

Instagram user @stylesbysdot_ wrote, “Their mother lived to be over 100 years old. That’s a blessed life! 🙏🏾🕊️🤍”
While Instagram user @thisisnotkory added, “They are so blessed they got to have her so long”
Instagram user @march_ninety_three_ wrote, “She lives to be 102 years old! What a blessing, may she softly rest in peace ❤️ 🙏🏽”
While Instagram user @passion4fatshion added, “Being able to still call your mom in your 70s is the biggest flex of all time. How blessed they’ve all been 🕊❤️”
Instagram user @__desmond88 wrote, “Such a blessed life! And let’s get into them having their mom well into their 70’s….that’s a true celebration of life.”
While Instagram user @chasitie.lindsay added, “The amount of people in the comments that never knew Phylicia and Debbie were sisters is making me feel old!! Cuz what!? Anyway, prayers and condolences to them!!102 years is such a blessing! 🕊️”
Instagram user @_chelseyylately wrote, “What a blessing to live that long 😢”
While Instagram user @neenblanka added, “A phenomenal looking black family !!!!❤️”
Instagram user @iluvkelly_ wrote, “Wow! She just celebrated her 102nd bday last month. This woman lived a fulfilled life. She got to raise her kids, see her grands and great grands. They were so lucky to have her for so long. RIP to her.”
While Instagram user @lilgus0729 added, “OMG she lived her life to the fullest, to make it to over 100 years old. My condolences 💐go out to you all”
Instagram user @_barbiee_baby_ wrote, “Wait Debbie and Phylicia are sisters? Wowwwww never knew that, but Sending prayers and my condolences to them and their family🕊️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾”
While Instagram user @tmeka_lavette added, “She just made 102 so blessed. May she rest in peace ❤️”

Before The Passing Of Her Mom, Phylicia Rashad Went Viral For Her Thoughts On Today’s Dressing

At this time, Phylicia Rashad has not publicly commented on the passing of her mother, Vivian Ayers. As The Shade Room previously reported, in March, Rashad made headlines after appearing on ‘The Breakfast Club’ and sharing her thoughts on “the way young ladies dress.” Subsequently, Rashad’s statements left social media users applauding her for exemplifying what it means to be a “class act.”

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