After many tests, Owens was diagnosed with heart failure — shocking to hear, but her heart improved as she got the care and support she needed.
Jordan winning both entertainer of the year and best actor.
“Empire” and “black-ish” won best drama and comedy TV shows, respectively.
(Owens also battles scleroderma, an autoimmune disease that affects her breathing.) Like many caregivers, Latifah is a busy working woman who travels a lot.
She insisted that Owens move to Los Angeles with her so she could better manage her mom's care when she was doing a television show there.
It is the first time that Latifah, real name Dana Owens, has ever participated in a Gay Pride celebration.
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