Tyrese Haliburton and her partner Jade Jones have been enjoying their time before the two tie the knot this year. However, amid the celebrations and preparations of the big day, the internet personality shared a gut-wrenching update on social media about one of her close friends Kern’s demise. Her post garnered attention from several fellow celebrities, including WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark.
Losing a friend is difficult for anyone, and Jones’ friends from the basketball world understood that feeling, as they quickly gathered in the comment section. Her friend, Kern, who was also a college cheerleader at Iowa State University with Jones, died of mysterious circumstances during their bachelorette party in the Caribbean islands.
Hali’s fianceé shared a lengthy caption, giving tribute to her friend, whom she referred to as Kenzi. As per her message, Kenzi “loved and supported Tyrese and me through every chapter. She was our biggest cheerleader and showed up for me in every big moment in my life.”
Concluding her message to her friend, Jones wrote:
“I love you forever until the end of time Kenzi. You are truly so beautiful inside and out & a once-in-a-lifetime kind of friend. Thank you for always showing up for me, for making me laugh until I cry, and for being such an unforgettable part of my life. I’ll always miss you but I know you’ll be with me, wherever I go. “See ya” 💛🌞🌙🌼”
Clark shared her love in the comment section for Jones:
“love you always 💛💛💛💛”
Karl-Anthony Towns’ girlfriend, Jordyn Woods, also wrote:
“Sending you so much love 🤍”
There is no official confirmation about the reason for Kern’s death, but the authorities have ruled out drugs or alcohol usage as the cause of death.
Tyrese Haliburton also shared thoughts on his fiancée’s friends’ demise
Tyrese Haliburton, who was also an alumnus of Iowa State University, shared a tribute for the cheerleader at his college and his fiancée’s friend. He wrote:
“We will always love and miss you Kenz
Foreover thankful for you”
Haliburton and Jones will surely miss their dear friend and college mate in the coming days, as the couple is scheduled to get married this summer.
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