Trina Braxton’s husband Von Scales has died at the age of 58, the Braxton family confirmed on October 1, 2026. The family has asked for privacy as they mourn the loss.
A representative for the family confirmed Scales’ death in a statement shared with TMZ. The statement did not disclose a cause of death.
The news marks another difficult loss for the Braxton family. Trina and Scales had been married since 2019 and had shared parts of their relationship with viewers through the family’s reality television projects.
Von Scales Dies at 58
Von Scales died on October 1, 2026, at age 58. His death was confirmed by a representative for Trina Braxton’s family.
The family statement expressed gratitude for the support being offered while also asking the public to respect their privacy during the grieving process.
Reports from TMZ said Scales died in Atlanta. However, the official cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. Some reports have referenced heart-related health issues, but those reports do not establish an official cause of death.
Trina Braxton and Von Scales Were Married in 2019
Trina Braxton and Von Scales married in December 2019 in St. Louis. Their wedding was featured on the Braxton family’s reality television programming.
The couple first met through mutual friends. In a 2019 interview with Essence, Trina explained that an acquaintance connected the two after Scales had recently ended a relationship.
Their relationship later became part of the family’s television story, giving audiences glimpses of their life together.
Scales Supported Trina After the Death of Her First Husband
Before her marriage to Von Scales, Trina was married to Gabriel “Gabe” Solis.
The couple divorced in 2015 after more than a decade together. Solis died in December 2018 at age 43 after battling pancreatic cancer. Trina and Solis had two sons, Eric and Caleb.
Scales entered Trina’s life after that loss. Their relationship eventually led to marriage in 2019.
The couple also shared aspects of their health and fitness journey with followers in the years before Scales’ death. Us Weekly reported that Scales had discussed his health in a December 2025 social media video.
Trina Braxton Has Been Part of the Braxton Family’s Television Story for Years
Trina is one of the six children of Evelyn Braxton and Michael Braxton Sr. She is also the sister of Grammy-winning singer Toni Braxton, as well as Towanda, Tamar, Traci, and Michael Braxton Jr.
The sisters first performed together as The Braxtons. Trina later continued working in music and television, including an appearance on the talk show Sister Circle.
She also became widely known through Braxton Family Values, which followed the family for several seasons on WE TV.
The Braxtons returned to television in 2024, continuing to document their personal lives and relationships.
The Braxton Family Has Faced Several Losses
Von Scales’ death comes after another major loss for the family.
Trina’s sister Traci Braxton died in March 2022 at age 50 following a private battle with esophageal cancer. Traci was also a singer, actress, and television personality who appeared alongside her sisters on Braxton Family Values.
The family’s close relationships have often been a central part of their television story. Their shared experiences, disagreements, and personal milestones have all played a role in the family’s public life.
What Is Known About Von Scales’ Cause of Death?
The official cause of Von Scales’ death has not been publicly announced.
TMZ reported that sources close to the family said Scales had been dealing with heart-related problems. However, the family’s confirmation did not identify a cause of death. Therefore, the specific circumstances surrounding his death remain unconfirmed.
As the family has requested privacy, additional details may not be immediately available.
Trina Braxton and the Braxton Family Are Mourning Privately
For now, the Braxton family is asking for privacy while they process Scales’ death.
The family confirmed the news on October 1 and expressed appreciation for the thoughts and prayers being offered.
Scales were 58. He is remembered publicly as Trina Braxton’s husband and as someone whose life became familiar to viewers through the family’s reality television shows.
More details about his death may emerge if the family chooses to share them.