In a story we never wish to report, sources are reporting that Andre 3000’s mother was found dead in her Atlanta home early this morning.
According to DDotOmen & Mediaoutrage, police and ambulances have been up and down the street of the home where Sharon Benjamin Hodo (mother of Andre 3000) lives at. As details remain foggy and unknown, it has been reported confirmed from a close family member that Sharon has passed away. Reports state that she was in her early 60’s and lived in Rex, Georgia. Stay tuned as we’ll update the story when more information is known.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to Andre 3000 and his family. [Via]
https://twitter.com/_/status/339491283875819521
https://twitter.com/_/status/339491404302655489
[UPDATE: It's been confirmed Andre 3000's mother, Sharon Benjamin-Hodo, has passed away.]
A representative for Andre 3000 has confirmed with Billboard that Sharon Benjamin-Hodo did pass away. It's been reported that she was found dead in her home in Atlanta. The cause of her death has not been revealed yet.
Benjamin-Hodo founded the Starlight Camp for underpriviliged children, which she ran out of the New Morning Light Missionary Baptist Church in Conley, GA. This was also her husband's church, Pastor Robert Hodo.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to Andre 3000 and his family.
