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Kile Glover, son of Usher’s ex-wife Tameka Foster taken off life support

Published by EOTM News Editor on July 21st, 2012 - in Breaking News, Celebrity Deaths, Entertainment News

Kile Glover, 11 year old stepson of singer Usher Raymond and biological child of ex-wife Tameka Foster, was taken off life support Saturday morning, weeks after the tween was involved in a tragic jet ski accident.

A friend of the family confirmed to Channel 2 Action News in Atlanta that he was taken off life support at 9 am.

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Kile was declared brain dead two days after the July 6 accident, and the family struggled with the decision to remove him from life support hoping for a turn in his condition.

“We know God’s in control, and are leaning on our faith in Him and His word at this most difficult time,” the family told CNN in a statement weeks ago. “We firmly believe in the power of prayer and ask that you all continue to pray and lift Kile up, as it’s the best way we can all support him now.”

Kile is one of two children between Foster and Glover, her first husband. She and Usher have two boys, 4-year-old Usher V (4) and 3-year-old Naviyd.

Funeral arrangements were pending, according to Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, which declined to provide any additional immediate information.

Celebrities have expressed their condolences via Twitter to the family, see below.

  • Justin Bieber: “RIP KILE.”
  • Scooter Braun: “my prayers go out to ryan glover and tameka raymond. rip kile.”
  • Russell Simmons: “I am sending out every prayer I got to Tameka, Ryan, Usher and their family”
  • Meek Mill: “Usher lost his 11 yr old son Kile from a tragic jet ski accident They Pulled him off life support this morning. RIP KILE”
  • Toni Braxton: “My heart and prayers are with Tameka & Usher and their families. I’m sorry for your lost, I’m here for both of you. From my family to yours.”
  • Eric Benet: “Sending my deepest condolences to Usher and Tameka Raymond..and to family and friends of Kile Glover #RIPKile”

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Usher’s Stepson declared Brain dead after being struck by a Jet Ski

Published by EOTM News Editor on July 8th, 2012 - in Breaking News, Celebrity Couples, Celebrity Deaths, Entertainment News

Updated: 7/9/2012

‘A pontoon was pulling two juveniles on an inner tube, and the watercraft ran over the top of them,’ Sgt. Mike Burgamy with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources told The News.

Family friend Jeffrey S. Hubbard of Atlanta is under investigation for the Friday afternoon collision with the 11-year-old boy who was riding in an inner tube on Georgia’s Lake Lanier, according to the Daily News.

“Basically, a pontoon was pulling two juveniles on an inner tube, and the watercraft ran over the top of them,” Sgt. Mike Burgamy with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources told The News.

He said two of his rangers witnessed what appeared to be a tragic accident.

Alcohol was not a factor, and investigators do not believe it was a mechanical malfunction, he said.

Both young victims – the other being an unidentified 15-year-old girl – were wearing life jackets, he said.

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Usher Raymond’s 11-year old stepson, Kyle Glover has been declared brain dead after a tragic jet ski accident on Friday.

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TMZ is reporting that Glover, who is the son of Usher’s ex-wife, Tameka Foster, has not experienced any brain activity since he was admitted into the hospital two days ago.

According to the report young Kyle and a 15 year old girl were floating in inner tubes on Lake Lanier near Atlanta, when they were struck by a man on a jet ski being pulled by a boat. Glover was unresponsive when he was taken out of the water and airlifted to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston, the young girl was treated for a cut on the head and a broken arm.

Usher’s friends were tweeting their love and support earlier today. Fantasia Barrino wrote: “Everyone PLEASE pray for Usher and Tameka’s son! This is the time they really need your prayers!”

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A decision has yet to be made on whether to take the youngster off life support. Foster took to her Facebook page to thank fans and family for their support and urged them to pray for her little boy. The mother-of-five wrote: “Kyle, You are strong … You’ll be saved I know it. I love you my baby. I need all #Prayers for my son! thanks you everybody! (sic)”

The accident is now being investigated, with the Department of Natural Resource in Atlanta launching an inquiry.

A spokesperson for the organization confirmed rangers have been in touch with the jet ski driver. Once the investigation is completed, a recommendation will be given to the district attorney, who will decide whether to file any criminal charges.

 

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