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Queen Latifah will not let any death hoaxes continue.
After a rumor circulated on the internet earlier this week that the Equalizer actress had died, she denied the story, stating she is alive and well.
Good morning. It's me, Latifah, the 55-year-old stated in a video posted to Instagram on March 5. I'm 100 percent A-OK.
She blew a kiss to the camera before saying, I can't believe everything you read or see online. Can't believe anything anymore, right? I'm fine. Peace. Though she is not currently suffering any health difficulties, Queen Latifah (actual name Dana Elaine Owens) has expressed a desire to live a healthy lifestyle. In fact, the rapper—who shares son Rebel with longtime lover Eboni Nichols—has previously revealed she had to make some changes in order to stay in tip-top shape.
There were certain ways I wanted to feel—if I wanted to feel healthier, get in shape, drop some pounds, get stronger—there were changes I had to make in\ order to do that, the singer behind the U.N.I.T.Y. performer told The Healthy in June. I'm also someone who needed to learn about health. There were certain habits I had growing up that were normal in my family that I had to retrain myself from—cutting back on salt, for instance, she commented. Salty foods were normal. And when I moved to [Los Angeles] to do Living Single at the age of 23, I started eating differently.
The Grammy winner's choice to adopt lifestyle adjustments was also influenced by her family's battle with cardiovascular disease and obesity. Queen Latifah discusses the emotional toll of obesity on her family, highlighting the significant positive impact that a new health approach can have. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing heart health and self-care practices in her life. Among her self-care activities, she mentions taking baths to reset after physical work, walking for mental clarity and happiness, and engaging inmeditation and prayer. Prayer serves as a way for her to release worries beyond her control, providing a sense of freedom and reassurance that everything will be alright.
