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Queen Latifah's Mother Dies After Long Battle With Heart Failure

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After a long battle with a heart condition, Queen Latifah's beloved mother, Rita Owens, has passed away. Read the actress' touching tribute to Rita, whom she calls "a bright light" and "certainly the love of my life."

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