Life Coach Iyanla Vanzant Announces Death of Youngest Daughter

Renowned life coach, author and motivational speaker Iyanla VanZant is mourning the loss of her youngest daughter, Nysa.

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The sad news was announced on Sunday by VanZant's official Instagram account,

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Which said, "We are asking for your prayers as we announce the passing of Nyssa VanZant, youngest daughter of our dear Iyanla VanZant.

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At this time, please respect her and the family's privacy. I am grateful.

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No other information about Nysa's death has been made public.

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VanZant, a past host of Iyanla: Fix My Life, is best known for his work as an author, spiritual life coach, and host of the podcast "The R Spot with Iyanla."

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In 2012, Iyanla: Fix My Life debuted on the Oprah Winfrey Network. It has eight seasons.

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He has conducted interviews with many famous people, including Terrell Owens, Evelyn Lozada, Sheree Whitfield, Cynthia Bailey, and Karrueche Tran.

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VanZant spoke to MSNBC in 2022 on the anguish of dealing with a disaster in one's life or a problem in one's career and emphasized the value of dealing with things "one step at a time."

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