Sean “Diddy” Combsis mourning his former love.
Hundreds of people watched the motorcade of friends and family arrive at the cemetery, theColumbus Ledger–Enquirerreported. After the cemetery service, fireworks reportedly went off.
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Porter was buried in a gold casket, according to theAtlanta Journal-Constitution. She was laid to rest near her mother Sarah Porter, who died in 2014 and owned Royal Cafe in Columbus.
Porter — whohad three children with Combsand raisedQuincy Brown, her son from herrelationship with Al B. Sure!, with Combs — was found dead on Nov. 15 at age 47.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coronerstated on Mondaythat “the cause of death was deferred pending additional tests.”
Earlier on Saturday, Combs,Kimora Lee Simmonsand Tichina Arnoldremembered Porter at a public funeralat Cascade Hills Church.UsherandLil’ Kimwere also in attendance, according to theLedger–Enquirer.
Combs,Mary J. Bligeand Brown spoke at the funeral, according toTMZ. Yolanda Adams andFaith Evanssang, as did the Spencer High School All Class Reunion Choir.
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More than 2,500 people reportedly gathered outside the church.
“Today welay to restour ANGEL,” Combswrote on Twitterbefore the service. “Her spirit lives on with us FOREVER!!! We thank you all for your prayers and support. You have no idea how much it means to us. We thank GOD for all of you.”
In a statement to theAssociated Presson Friday, the Porter, Goodwin and Combs families wrote, “God broke the mold when he made Kim, there was truly no other woman like her. Although her time here on earth was far too short, she lived a life full of purpose and meaning.”
“She was a loving mother and devoted friend,” the statement said. “She was the epitome of kindness and grace. There wasn’t a person she met who’s soul she did not touch. Kim was the type of woman who changed lives for the better.”
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The couple, who began dating in the ’90s, shared son Christian, 20, and 11-year-old twin daughters D’Lila Star and Jessie James, in addition to Porter’s eldest child, Quincy, 27, who Diddy considers a son.
Porter and Combs broke up in 1999 and battled in court over child support for Christian; Combs also dated Jennifer Lopez for two years before he and Porter reconciled in 2003. They split for the final time in 2007.
Combs is also the father of two additional children — son Justin, 24, and daughter Chance, 12 — whom he shares with exes Misa Hylton-Brim and Sarah Chapman, respectively.
“I got three girls, three boys, and they’re really kind, great people,” Combstold PEOPLEin 2017 of his large family. “They got a lot of love in their heart. I’m the luckiest man in the world.”
source: people.com
