Keisha and Forest, who were married for 22 years, built a blended family together. They shared two daughters, Sonnet, 27, and True, 25. In addition, Forest has a son, Ocean, 33, and Keisha had a daughter, Autumn, 32, from their respective previous relationships.

True, the couple's youngest daughter, took to Instagram to share a poignant tribute to her mother. In a heartfelt post, she wrote, "Goodbye Mommy. I love you 4ever and beyond. The most beautiful woman in the world … Thank you for teaching me every single thing I know. I’ll see you in my dreams and I’ll feel you in my heart."

Born in Boston, Keisha Nash-Whitaker had a diverse career as a model, film producer, and actress. Notably, she made history as the first African American model for Tommy Hilfiger while signed to Elite Model Management and Ford Models.

In the realm of entrepreneurship, Keisha was the co-creator of the luxury cosmetic line Kissable Couture, alongside her business partner, makeup artist A.J. Crimson.

Her contributions extended to the film industry, where she appeared in the 2004 film "Proud" and served as an executive producer for the 2008 movie "Kassim the Dream."

Keisha and Forest first crossed paths in 1994 on the set of "Blown Away," where they portrayed a couple. Two years later, their on-screen connection transformed into a real-life romance, and they tied the knot in 1996 in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Reflecting on their relationship in a 1997 interview with PEOPLE, Keisha shared what initially drew her to Forest: "He is very honest and sensitive and romantic. He swept me off my feet — not with material things, more like the way he displayed his emotions."

Despite their history and deep connection, Forest filed for divorce in 2018, citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce proceedings concluded in 2021.

As the news of Keisha Nash-Whitaker's untimely passing reverberates through the industry, friends, family, and fans remember her as a trailblazer and a woman of multifaceted talents. Her legacy lives on through her impact on the worlds of fashion, film, and beauty. Our thoughts go out to her loved ones during this difficult time. May she rest in peace.