Keke Palmer Mourns Death of Ex-Boyfriend Brandon in Heartbreaking Tribute

Keke Palmer is remembering one of her first loves.

The Nope actress shared a heartbreaking tribute following the death of her ex-boyfriend Brandon on May 23, which his sister confirmed was due to complications from his sickle cell anemia.

“I found out last night,” Keke began in her May 28 Instagram post. “I think I was in shock.”

The 32-year-old recalled how she and Brandon met on MySpace after her friend told her about the platform and especially about “the fine boy that would pick up his little brother from school.”

It was there that they formed a virtual bond. 

“We became friends,” Keke continued. “Basically pen pals until one day I told my parents I loved you haha and begged them to let us meet.”

The ‘Burbs actress—who shares son Leodis, 3, with ex Darius Jackson—recalled sharing her “first real kiss” with Brandon in his backyard, as well as the times he would take her to bible school, their trip to the movies and “all the parties your mom would host.”