Monica Announces the Death of Her Father: “No More Pain”

Monica is in mourning.

The R&B singer announced moments ago that her father, M.C. “Billy” Arnold Jr., has died.

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Taking to Instagram, the GRAMMY winner shared news of her dad’s passing, revealing that the patriarch had been unwell.

In an emotional farewell message, ‘Everything To Me’ singer wrote:

“Dad, I Love You & Letting You Go I honestly wasn’t prepared for but I’m Happy You are Free … No More Pain , No More Suffering… I understand as Your Daughter that I have to release You… You Said “If God See Fit for Us To Keep Living, Then We Keep Living” … I know that to be true.. I LOVE YOU… Still your only girl …”

She paired the moving address with several pictures of herself with her father.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with Monica and her family.