The singer takes to her Instagram account to pen a heartwrenching message after her 59-year-old mom Janis passed away due to an apparent suicide last Friday.
- Jan 10, 2024
AceShowbiz - "The Voice" alum Lauren Duski is mourning the death of her mom Janis. On Tuesday, January 9, Lauren took to her Instagram account to pen a heartwrenching message after her 59-year-old mom passed away due to an apparent suicide last Friday.
Calling her mom her "best friend and hero," the singer wrote in a post, "Said goodbye to my best friend and hero this past Friday. My mom was the greatest human I've ever known."
The "Loved Me That Way" singer continued, "There was no one who loved harder. She offered her entire being - heart and soul to everyone she encountered and always held up the mirror to remind you of how wonderful and special you were. She set the bar above the moon."
In her post, Lauren went on to describe her late mom "an endless dreamer. brilliant. an absolute powerhouse," adding, "Top of her class AND president in dental school. Served as a captain in the United States Air Force. She pioneered the Wolverine Patriot Project alongside the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and made it her mission to provide oral health care to disabled and homeless Michigan military veterans."
Lauren also noted that her mom "was selfless in every way" and "never quit." She continued, "Mom, you are infinitely loved. I will miss you every second of every day. I still don't know how the hell I'm supposed to do this without you. I will thank God every day for our 32 years together and see you you every time I look in that mirror."
The singer revealed that she "wasn't planning on sharing this but these last few days I've been feeling the most violent pull in my heart to remind you to please talk to one another."
Encouraging others not to be ashamed of their mental health issues, Lauren wrote, "Your mental health is nothing to be ashamed of and neither is talking about it. We are all trying to navigate this beautiful, messy life. I've learned that even the strongest humans have a breaking point. Be patient and gentle with yourself. Minute by minute. Please do not lose hope. Trust in God. There is always another chance…and there will never be another you."
"We have the opportunity to save a generation and beyond. Say 'I love you' every chance you get. Dont wait. You never know the true impact you have on those around you," she added, before concluding, "I love you, mom. Forever. May you rest in glorious peace."
According to Tuscarora Township Police Department, police found a car "sitting on the edge of the roadway with a female in the driver's seat slumped over" on Friday in Indian River, Michigan. The woman, who was identified as Janis, had a "single gunshot wound to the chest." A handgun was also found in the car with "one round spent."
