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Chris Brown has paid tribute to Janina Garraway, one of the dancers who took center stage alongside him in his 2005 ‘Say Goodbye’ music video, following her recent passing.

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Chris Brown Pays Tribute To Janina Garraway, Dancer In His ‘Say Goodbye’ Music Video

On Thursday, October 30, Brown took to his Instagram Story to share a photo and message with his more than 144 million followers. Furthermore, Brown posted a photo of Garraway, captured from his 2005 ‘Say Goodbye’ music video. Additionally, Brown wrote, “REST IN PEACE JANINA [FOUR THREE RED HEART EMOJIS]! I Love you and I’m so Grateful to Have worked with you and have you apart of this family [prayer emoji]. My heart goes out to your Child and your family! You where and always be a light to this world”

See his post and swipe to watch a scene from the music video below.

Who Was Janina Garraway?

According to her apparent official Instagram account, Janina Garraway was a professional dancer and real estate agent.

According to A GoFundMe campaign linked via her Instagram account, Garraway gave birth to a baby boy in January 2024. However, in March of that year, she was diagnosed with stage four colorectal adenocarcinoma. She reportedly began chemotherapy “right away.” But was unable to continue working. In August 2024, she took to the campaign to share that she underwent liver surgery and had three out of seven tumors removed. Then, in October of that year, she reportedly completed 12 chemotherapy sessions, which left her “reduced by 50 percent,” and her liver tumors lessened. In November, she underwent a “lengthy surgery” and was given a colostomy bag. However, by February, doctors discovered two more tumors in her liver.

“I share to encourage you to not allow the woes of life to get you down. God knows what he is doing and I know this is only a set up for a miracle. I no longer say I am still ‘fighting’ because I have surrendered all and I trust the process. I will continue to stay strong for my baby boy,” she wrote at the time.

Then, in April, it was shared that Garraway’s cancer had returned.

“I just have to keep on going and implement some chemo and radiation to systematically fight as well… I am very hopeful that I am doing the right things to eliminate the disease and be around for a long time for my son,” her last message on the platform reads.

Social Media Reacts After Chris Brown Pays Tribute To The ‘Say Goodbye’ Dancer

Social media users entered TSR’s comment section with prayers and well-wishes for Janina Garraway and her loved ones.

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