My heart is shattered’: Jamie Foxx mourns sister DeOndra Dixon’s death at 36

Jamie Foxx has confirmed the death of his younger sister DeOndra Dixon.

According to a tribute from the Global Down Syndrome Foundation posted Saturday, Dixon died on Oct. 19 at the age of 36. She was a global ambassador for the organization and the first recipient of the foundation’s highest honor, the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award.

The Oscar-winning actor, 52, paid an emotional tribute in an Instagram post along with pictures of the he and  his sister, saying his “‘ heart is shattered into a million pieces’

The actor wrote: “My heart is shattered into a million pieces… my beautiful loving sister Deondra has transitioned… I say transitioned because she will always be alive… anyone who knew my sis… knew that she was a bright light… 

“I can’t tell you how many times we have had parties at the house where she has got on the dance floor and stolen the show… even gave her boyfriend @chrisbrownofficial a run for his money… well I know she is in heaven now dancing with her wings on…tho my pain is unbelievable I smile when I think of all of the great memories that she left me… my family… and her friends… from dancing in the blame it video… to Dancing on the Grammys… And becoming The ambassador to @globaldownsyndrome… from sliding down my stairs with a grin as wide as the rio grand… to serenading us with all of her music…”

“Deondra you have left A hole in my heart… but I will fill it with all of the memories that you gave me … I love you with every ounce of me… our family is shattered but we will put the pieces back together with your love… and y’all please keep my family in your prayers.”