Trina Braxton is mourning the loss of her husband, Von Scales, who has died at the age of 58.
The Braxton family confirmed Scales’ death Thursday, October 1, asking fans to keep the family in their thoughts while also respecting their privacy during an especially painful time.
Scales reportedly died in Atlanta at around 2 a.m. Thursday. A formal cause of death has not been publicly announced. TMZ, citing sources close to the family, reported that he had been dealing with heart-related problems before his death. TMZ
The news comes less than a year after Scales publicly hinted that he had been facing health issues.
In a social media video posted with Trina in December 2025, Scales said his health was “back on track” following an unspecified medical situation earlier in the year. Neither he nor Trina publicly revealed the exact nature of that health scare. Us
Scales was a businessman and former college basketball player who became familiar to viewers through his relationship with Trina and appearances connected to the Braxton family’s reality television shows. People reported that the couple met through a mutual friend, and Scales initially did not realize just how famous Trina’s family was. People.com
Their relationship eventually became part of the Braxton family’s television story.
Trina and Scales married in December 2019, with their wedding later featured on “Braxton Family Values.” The couple’s relationship was also followed by fans as Trina moved into a new chapter of her personal life following years of highly publicized family and relationship struggles. People.com
Scales had also been by Trina’s side during an extraordinarily difficult period.
Trina’s former husband, Gabe Solis, died from cancer in 2018 at just 43 years old. People reported that Trina later spoke about the emotional support Scales provided while she was coping with Solis’ death. People.com
The Braxton family has endured several other devastating deaths over the years.
Trina’s niece Lauren Braxton died in 2019 at age 24. Three years later, Trina’s sister and fellow singer Traci Braxton died in 2022 after battling esophageal cancer. She was 50.
For longtime fans, the latest loss is especially heartbreaking because Trina and Von’s relationship had become such a visible part of her life after years of personal upheaval.
For now, the family has released few additional details about Scales’ final hours or any funeral arrangements.
His death was announced publicly on October 1, with the Braxton family asking for privacy as Trina and her loved ones begin grieving another major loss.