Wiz Khalifa Breaks Silence About Transgender Sister's Death

By Isha Thorpe

February 25, 2017

Yesterday (Feb. 23), news broke that Wiz Khalifa's transgender sister Dorien "Lala" Thomaz died at age 32. 

According to Wiz's mother, Peachie, Lala "passed away peacefully" with her right by her side. The saddened mother even posted her late daughter's obituary on Instagram. "There was no noise, no tremble, just peace. Oh God(dess), I realized as a woman how lucky I am," Peachie captioned the obit. 

"I was there when that wonderful creature drifted into my life and I was there when she drifted out. It was the most precious moment of my life." ---M'Lynn Steel Magnolias I have seen, heard and felt every bit of your love."

Today (Feb. 24), Khalifa broke his silence about this sudden loss. The MC is heartbroken about saying goodbye to his sibling. Read Khalifa's reaction to Lala's death below.

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