Von Scales, husband of singer and reality television personality Trina Braxton, has died at 58. A representative for the Braxton family confirmed his death on Thursday, 1 October, requesting thoughts and prayers and asking for privacy for the family.
Scales reportedly died at about 2am in Atlanta after battling heart-related problems, according to people close to the family. An official cause of death has not been released. His health issues were discussed in the second season of The Braxtons, the WE tv series following Trina and her sisters, including singer Toni Braxton, but it has not been confirmed whether they were related to his death.