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Actor Donald Faison yesterday announced the death of his first wife, Lisa Askey on his Instagram page.
It’s unknown what his ex-wife’s cause of death was, but he’s showing his respect for her when he said, “You raised three beautiful children into fine adults and I am forever grateful for that.”
In his mourning, Faison posted this along with reposting his male twin’s IG posting too.

 

donald_aison My son Dade is very brave. Today he and his brother Kobe and sister Kaya lost their mother. Lisa Askey Faison. She and I never really saw eye to eye but one thing we did share was our love for our children. RIP Lisa. You raised three beautiful children into fine adults and I am forever grateful for that. May god bless your soul with light and love.  #Repost @dadefaison8

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I just wanted to say thank you so much mom! You have been there for me when I needed you most. I cant believe it has come to this but I know you are in a better place right now. I love you with all my heart and one day we shall meet again😢. You worked so hard and never gave up no matter how hard times got. R.I.P mom and until next time!😄 #RestInPeace #BestMom#Love

The two started dating in 1997 and were married in 2001 and divorced in 2005, but during their marriage they had three children- a set of 18 year old twins, one male and one female and a 16-year old son.
Donald Faison is best known for his acting in popular role in the movie Clueless and Remember the Titans and in the TV series Scrubs.