Nelly's sister dies.. :(

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ST. LOUIS - Jacqueline "Jackie" Donahue, a sister of Grammy-winning rapper Nelly, died Thursday at a St. Louis hospital after a long battle with leukemia, the artist's publicist said.

Donahue had been diagnosed with leukemia on March 29, 2001. The cancer was in remission for nearly two years before she suffered a relapse, prompting Nelly to arrange a number of bone marrow drives. A match was never found.

Publicist Jane Higgins said Nelly and Donahue, who had the same father, were very close as they grew older. Donahue, a 31-year-old mother of two, worked as Nelly's stylist until her illness forced her to leave that position.

In March 2003, Nelly and Donahue formed a campaign called "Jes Us 4 Jackie" to find donors for Donahue and others, and to raise awareness about bone marrow donations.

Donahue's family said in a statement they were "deeply saddened" by her death and offered their thanks for those who had supported her and the bone marrow drives.

"We are very proud of her efforts to educate and raise awareness about the disease and the need for African-Americans to join the National Donor Registry," the family said.

"She will always be remembered for her loving spirit, energy and unshakable faith."

The 30-year-old rapper said through Universal Records that several dates on his tour had been postponed.

Omg that's so sad. I didn't realize he had a sister. That picture is heartbreaking.:(

i heard that when i was watching BET:( so sad:(

:(:( Poor Nelly:(:(

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I saw them both on a news program a few months back and it was really heartwarming how close they were and how hard he was trying to help her.
R.I.P. Miss Jackie

How sad, my heart goes out to Nelly. :(

I heard it on MTV earlier today and I've been devastated for their family :( So very sad :( I can't believe he had all those drives and they still never found a match. Thats scary :(

So sad. :(

That is very sad. I watched Nelly and his sister on the news too and they looked like they had a close relationship. He really supported her through all of this. God Bless them both!

:(:(:( My prayers go out to Nelly and his family. :(:(:(

Prayers for Nelly and Jackie's family, and thanks to Jackie and he, [erhaps many more people will find donor matches even though she was unable to. Let this be her legacy: more people registering for donor programs, and more work to cure leukemia, not just in children, but adults as well.

His tour is postponed too.:(

I feel badly for the family...what a loss. :(

OMG, My favorite rapper's Sister!!!ohh,nooo!that is the sadest thing ever.I am going to pray for him i could find is fan mail address and we could all send him a letter i will get that up as soon as i find it so we can send him our thoughts!!! :(