Keyshia Cole’s Mom, Frankie, , Dead at 61 After Overdosing on Birthday.<br />According to 'TMZ,' Cole's biological mother, <br />Frankie Lons, died at her home in Oakland on July 18.<br />Lons relapsed and <br />took drugs while <br />celebrating her birthday <br />that same day. .<br />She had a long history of battling drug addiction and gave Cole up for adoption when she was 2 years old.<br />She had a long history of battling drug addiction and gave Cole up for adoption when she was 2 years old.<br />The two reunited later in life, and Lons even appeared on the series 'Keyshia Cole: My New Life' often. .<br />Cole has always been <br />vocal about her mother's addiction. .<br />Every time my mom relapse, it breaks my heart more than it’s already been broken, Keyshia Cole, via Instagram.<br />I’m hoping, if any of u are dealing with a family member who’s battling with drug addiction, that you, yourself are learning how to cope with the struggle of it all, Keyshia Cole, via Instagram.<br />Cole has yet to release a public statement <br />about her mother's death.<br />Cole has yet to release a public statement <br />about her mother's death
