Colton Haynes. | Photo: Instagram / Colton Haynes
Colton Haynes took to Instagram last night (23 March) to announce the passing of his mother Dana.
In an Instagram caption under a series of photos of his mom, he wrote: ‘Today I lost my best friend, the love of my life… my momma.
‘Words can’t express how incredible this woman was. I have so many things to say but I’m in a state of shock. I will always love you, momma.’
He added: ‘Rest in peace, my angel.’
Dana Haynes. | Photo: Colton Haynes / Instagram
The news comes about after doctors diagnosed Dana with chronic liver and kidney damage last month. This led to the failure of her organs.
Doctors then told the family to focus on her quality of life, not the quantity.
In another Instagram post about her failing health, he wrote: ‘My mom, Dana, always loves to laugh.
‘Even when her liver and kidney [failed], doctors gave us the worst news you could get. My mom looked at us and said, “The best thing to do in these situations is to laugh.” She then chuckled so loud you could hear it to the other end of the hospital,’ he recalled.
‘My beautiful mother-in-law is now dancing with angels’
Condolences for the American Horror Story star flooded in on social media, including Colton’s husband Jeff Leatham. They married in October last year.
Jeff posted a video of Colton dancing with Dana. He wrote in the caption: ‘My beautiful mother-in-law is now dancing with angels as beautiful as she is. Her fun spirit and lust for life was so inspiring.
‘Dance away beautiful Dana – dance away.
Colton Haynes and his mother Dana. | Photo: Colton Haynes / Instagram
‘But know you are so very loved and will be missed everyday as we celebrate your life. Thank you for the gift of beautiful Colton and his brother and sisters. I love you,’ he wrote.
Fans of the star also sent their condolences.
One wrote: ‘I’m so very sorry for your loss. She’s at peace and will always be with you in your heart.’
Another said: ‘So incredibly sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my thoughts a prayers.’
