The reality star has lost her husband, leaving the everyday moments they shared on camera especially precious to those who followed their love story.
Trina Braxton announced on October 1, 2026, that her husband, Von Scales, had died at 58 in Atlanta, Georgia. Months before the heartbreaking news, the couple had welcomed followers into a deeply personal part of their life together, and the affection beneath those familiar updates now makes them difficult to revisit.
A Family Announcement Brought Heartbreaking News
A representative for the Braxton family confirmed Von’s death to TMZ, sharing a brief statement on behalf of his loved ones. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Von Scales, beloved husband of Trina Braxton.”
The representative also conveyed the family’s wishes as they began grieving.
“The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers but is asking for privacy at this time as they navigate this unfortunate event.”
Von Scales and singer Trina Braxton smiled warmly while seated together at The 6th Annual URBAN ONE HONORS: Best In Black presented by TV One at the Coca-Cola Roxy on January 20, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. Scales stood out in an eye-catching red, black, and white plaid blazer paired with a black dress shirt, while Braxton dazzled beside him in a glittering, chevron-sequined black gown with sheer long sleeves, accessorized with hoop earrings and a high ponytail. | Source: Getty Images
Von Scales and singer Trina Braxton smiled warmly while seated together at The 6th Annual URBAN ONE HONORS: Best In Black presented by TV One at the Coca-Cola Roxy on January 20, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. Scales stood out in an eye-catching red, black, and white plaid blazer paired with a black dress shirt, while Braxton dazzled beside him in a glittering, chevron-sequined black gown with sheer long sleeves, accessorized with hoop earrings and a high ponytail. | Source: Getty Images
Sources close to them told the outlet that Von died at approximately 2 a.m. on Thursday. They said he had been dealing with heart-related problems, although his cause of death has not been confirmed.
For followers accustomed to seeing him beside Trina, the announcement was painfully difficult to absorb. Their marriage had been part of the family’s public life, but some of the moments they shared were as familiar as a couple making plans for their next meal.
Von Scales, Trina Braxton-Scales, Towanda Braxton, and a guest posed together on the red carpet at Tyler Perry’s “A Fall From Grace” VIP screening at SCADshow on January 9, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia. Scales wore a black zip-front sweater with bold white sleeve stripes, standing beside Braxton-Scales in a rust-red collared ensemble accented with a wide black waist panel, while Towanda Braxton donned a sleek charcoal turtleneck alongside their guest in an all-black suit, cap, and glasses. | Source: Getty Images
