The Equalizer paid tribute to one of its ‘family members’ at the end of the Season 4 premiere on Sunday, February 18, leading many viewers to wonder who this person was. A dedication slide appeared at the end of the episode, which read, “In Memory of Kristina Jones.” According to The U.S. Sun, Jones, who went by the name Tina, was one of Queen Latifah‘s assistants and also helped the show’s Covid team with testing during the pandemic. “She was on call for whatever Latifah wanted,” Jones’ uncle, Lancelot Owens, told The U.S. Sun. “Sometimes she had to do different runs for her off-set. She was like her Girl Friday.” Lancelot, who also works on The Equalizer as an advisor, said that Jones and Latifah “had a great relationship” and “loved each other.” “Tina affected everybody [on set] with her approach and how she did everything,” he continued. “Her daily slogan was she loved everybody,...
- 2/20/2024
- TV Insider
Star actress Queen Latifah is sadly mourning the loss of one of the stars of her own life: her mother, Rita Owens. The 48-year-old announced her mom's death yesterday, Wednesday, March 21. "It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens, passed away," she said in a statement to People. "Anyone that has ever met her knows what a bright light she was on this earth. She was gentle but strong, sweet but sassy, worldly but pragmatic, a woman of great faith, and certainly the love of my life." She added, "I am heartbroken but know she is at peace. Much love, Dana Owens (aka Queen Latifah), forever Rita Owens' daughter." Scroll down for more details on Rita and her famous daughter. How did Queen Latifah's mom die? In her statement, Queen Latifah explained that her mother "struggled with a heart condition for many years...
- 3/22/2018
- by Dan Clarendon
- Closer Weekly
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