Death In The Family: Kanye West Loses Someone Dear To Him

Kanye west'scousin Ricky Anderson has tragically lost his one-year-old son.

Anderson,  announced the heartbreaking news via Instagram, sharing a sweet photo of Avery.

'Today was the worst day of my life!! I lost my lil man and gained an angel! Rest in Paradise!!!! I love you man,' he wrote.

According to Dailymail, Anderson revealed that his son died in his sleep and there were no previous sign of illness or distress.

Anderson is from West's late mother Donda's side of the family and works as a consultant at Kanye's label, G.O.O.D. Music, in L.A.