Rickey Smiley mourns the death of his oldest son Brandon
Brandon Smiley was 32 years old.
Brandon Smiley was 32 years old.
Comedian, radio host and Birmingham native Rickey Smiley announced Sunday that his son Brandon Smiley had died.
On social media, a visibly shaken Smiley posted a video saying he was headed to the airport to go to Birmingham. He asked for prayers for the family.
"I lost my oldest son #BrandonSmiley this morning. I'm OK, but please pray for my son's mother Brenda, his siblings and his daughter Storm."
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office reports that Brandon Smiley was found unresponsive at his home Sunday morning shortly after 10 a.m. He was taken to UAB Hospital where he died.
There was no evidence of foul play or trauma. The cause of death will be determined by laboratory tests.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin posted a heartfelt message of support on social Twitter.
Brandon Smiley was 32 years old.
There's been no word on his cause of death.