Keyshia Cole’s biological father, Virgil Hunter has passed away as per a source on Twitter. Let us find out more about him.
Virgil Hunter was a renowned American boxing trainer. He was also a famous celebrity family member as he was the father of a singer-songwriter, Keyshia Cole.
Hunter began training fighters while he was in the probation department. He did so in order to set some skills in the troubled youths and later on turned it into a profession.
Virgil then worked at an apprenticeship in Oakland. With immense knowledge about the tactics, he trained some professional champs like Kevin Cunningham, Lean Lawson, and Tony Morrison.
Eventually, Hunter trained Andre Ward when he was only 9 years old. The athlete later turned out as an Olympic gold medal winner.
Virgil Hunter Death Cause: Keyshia Cole Father Passed Away
As per Keyshia Cole’s fan page on Twitter, her father Virgil Hunter has passed away.
However, neither Keyshia nor other family members have confirmed the news. Still, fans are paying their tribute to the boxing trainer via social media sites.
Keyshia Cole is a celebrated singer, songwriter as well as a TV star. She kicked off her career at the age of 12 and is noted for The Way It Is, Just Like You, and Point of No Return.
Cole has also appeared in TV series and films. She was featured on Love & Hip Hop: Bollywood, How She Move, Charming, Ridiculousness, and so on.
Keyshia was adopted by her family friends, Leon and Yvonne Cole. She found about her biological father in 2016 and rekindled her relationship with him.
The paternity test also confirmed their relationship.
@KeyshiaCole I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your father!!?? I’m praying for you and your family during this difficult time!!?????
— Keyshiacole_fans?? (@KeyshiacoleF) November 14, 2021
Virgil Hunter Age: How Did He Die?
Virgil Hunter was in the age range of 70-80 years old.
His birthday details are concealed from the public. However, his daughter, Keyshia is 40 years old in 2021.
She was born on 15 October 1981 in Oakland, California. Both she and her dad have American nationality.
Virgil Hunter Wife: Who Was He Married To?
It is unknown whether the boxing trainer, Virgil Hunter was married to a wife or not.
He shared a daughter with Frankie Lons. She also died in 2021 due to a drug overdose. Previously, she had a long struggle with drug addiction.
Where you see my new bonnet line? What witty?? https://t.co/dLx8oRrpMQ
— Keyshia Cole (@KeyshiaCole) November 13, 2021
Details On Virgil Hunter Children
Virgil Hunter has only one child with his partner, Frankie.
He has a daughter named Keyshia Cole. She is an established singer and songwriter.