Von Scales, husband of Trina Braxton, has died

Von Scales, the husband of singer and reality television personality Trina Braxton, has died at age 58. His death was confirmed by the family, who requested privacy during their period of mourning.

Reports indicate Scales passed away around 2 a.m. on Thursday in Atlanta. While an official cause of death has not been publicly confirmed by authorities or family representatives, sources close to the family have suggested he may have been experiencing heart-related issues.

Scales and Braxton were married in December 2019 and were known to audiences through the reality series ‘Braxton Family Values’. The loss follows a series of recent deaths within the Braxton family, including Trina’s sister Traci Braxton in 2022 and Trina’s former husband, Gabriel Solis, in 2018.