Reports: Atlanta rapper T.I.’s sister, Precious Harris, has died

Precious Harris, sister of Atlanta rapper T.I., has died.

T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris Jr., halted work on his VH1 show “Family Hustle” last week after his sister was involved in a car crash in Atlanta and was taken to the hospital.

Precious Harris "hit a pole, which triggered an asthma attack. The 66-year-old — who often appears on the show — was taken to a hospital where she's now in ICU," TMZ reported last week.

Precious Harris’ daughter, Kamaya Harris, posted a tribute to her mother on Instagram.

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From my bestfriend on earth to My beautiful angel in heaven 👼🏾❤️🦋mama girl you know ima miss you💔.... I love you so much. I’m so heartbroken but the way you looked so @ peace this past week has confirmed that you are resting... no more asthma attacks... damn but baby I am going to miss you 😓

A post shared by Kamaya (@kamayadaplug) on Feb 22, 2019 at 10:45am PST

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TMZ reported that sources close to the family said Precious Harris had been on life support since the accident and was never responsive.

T.I.’s wife, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle-Harris, posted a photo with her sister-in-law on Instagram last week, asking for prayers.

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Anybody that really know me knows how special & how much I cherish & love this lady, my sister @preciousharris1913 Pls pray for my sister & family. She’s a true fighter...always have been & God has the last word... 🙏🏽👑💔💔💔

A post shared by Majorgirl (@majorgirl) on Feb 14, 2019 at 2:43pm PST

T.I. and Tiny "were devastated," TMZ reported.

Fans of the family were quick to offer sympathy on social media.

Keeping my brother TI in my prayers in the loss of sister, Precious Harris.
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. pic.twitter.com/DCXaBIS6Lt
— Jared Sawyer Jr. (@JaredSawyerJr) February 22, 2019

CONDOLENCES: T.I.'s Sister Precious Harris Passes Away At 66 https://t.co/dZay5wmyjV
— Lisa Richardson (@lisafrazier361) February 22, 2019

T.I.'s sister dies at 66 after spending a week on life support following serious car accident : Rapper T.I.'s family is in mourning following the death of his older sister, Precious Harris. https://t.co/ACNkAzvNtp pic.twitter.com/146dWbbbBt
— RushReads (@RushReads) February 22, 2019

Rest in Heaven, Precious! Prayers to the Harris family. https://t.co/SYaICLRcw4
— PrettyKittyOnYaRadio (@RadioChickBrown) February 22, 2019

So sad. Rest in peace miss precious; sending my love and deepest condolences to @Tip and the rest of the Harris family during this difficult time.
— Christina Marie Dejesus (@Princesa_1984) February 22, 2019

Rest In Peace Ms. Precious Harris. 🕊She was so sweet & loving. I was hoping w/ everything that she pulled through. 😪 praying for @Tip @TinyMajorMama @Zonnique & the rest of the family during this difficult time.
— Nic 🦋 (@PrettilyPink) February 22, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Harris family. 🥺loved me some precious 🙏🏾 @Tip
— JAH🌪 (@LA_X2_) February 22, 2019

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