DC Young Fly Shares How His and Jacky Oh’s Kids Are Coping Days After Her Death
By Alexandra Bellusci Jun 08, 2023 6:47 PM Tags
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DC Young Fly is honoring his other half, Jacky Oh.
One week after her death at age 33, the YouTuber reflected on his late partner’s life and shared how he and their three kids—Nova, 6, Nala, 2, and Prince’Nehemiah, 10 months—are doing.
“Love you forever and our kids are super strong,” DC wrote on Instagram June 8 alongside throwback photos of himself, Jacky and their children. “They helpin me wit my tranquility no Kap. U wit me forever. The QUEEN of my children will always have a spot in my heart and the paradise. (Yu gon get me for Dat, but it’s true).”
He added, “LOVE YOU FOREVER jus know we goinn harder than ever and GOD is in control and he got us covered.”
DC also addressed why he waited a bit to pay tribute on Instagram, noting, “I wasn’t in no rush to post this because I wanted it to be a dream so bad,” but every hour I’m reminded of realty so I wanna make sure I applaud you in the proper manner.”
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“You are the GREATEST MOTHER I KNOW your soul was beautiful,” the comedian continued. “Yu always wanted the best for others and I admired how our family love each other. “
DC—who met Jacky when they began working together on Wild ‘N Out in 2015—went on to give insight into their family life. He added, “Never had to worry about our kids loving each other cause you were on top of Dat. You kno we GOD fearing and we are grounded by the spirit.”
“We never question the HIGHER POWER,” he explained. “We roll wit the punches and continue to live righteous. Will always tell our kids how much an amazing person you were especially a GREAT MOTHER. You know how our last convo went. I prayed for Yu and now we are here.. but it’s ok we willll continue to pray and hold on to our FAITH because that’s alll we kno!!”
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DC’s emotional Instagram post comes days after he first spoke out about the death of his late partner, whose real name was Jacklyn Smith. In a June 2 statement to People, he shared that he and his family “thank everyone for their well wishes and ask for privacy during this difficult time.”
Jacky passed away in Miami May 31, after being found unresponsive in a Miami hotel room that evening.
“She was transported by Miami Fire Department to Mercy Hospital where lifesaving efforts were conducted,” Miami Police Department’s Public Information Officer told E! News June 6, “but unfortunately, she was pronounced deceased at the hospital.”
Throughout the years, Jacky shared glimpses into her and DC’s life together on Instagram, including recently opening up to followers about her life as a mom.
“I do a lot,” she captioned photos with her little ones in honor of Mother’s Day last month, “but being a mommy is my favorite.”
Jacky added, “God chose me 3X. I promise i never take it for granted. Im so damn blessed man!”
DC Young Fly speaks out after partner Jacky Oh’s death at age 32
By Angie Orellana Hernandez • Published June 5, 2023 • Updated on June 6, 2023 at 3:54 pm
DC Young Fly is sharing his first words since the passing of his partner Jacky Oh.
The “Wild N’ Out” star and his family said in a statement to People on June 2, “We thank everyone for their well wishes and ask for privacy during this difficult time.”
DC Young Fly, 31, shares three kids—Nova, 6, Nala, 2, and Prince’Nehemiah, 10 months—with Jacky Oh, whose death was confirmed by a BET Media Group spokesperson June 1. She was 32.
On May 31, Jacky was found unresponsive at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Miami Downtown/Brickell and transported to a hospital in Miami, Fla., where she died before midnight, according to a Miami Police Department report obtained by the Los Angeles Times.
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“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jacklyn Smith, known to the world as Jacky Oh, a talented Wild N’ Out family member whose impact will be forever treasured and missed,” read a statement posted to the show’s social media pages June 1. “Jacky Oh was a loving friend and beloved colleague of the Wild N’ Out cast throughout five seasons.”
Calling Jacky a “tremendous mother,” the statement continued, “The BET Media Group extends our sincere condolences to the Smith family, DC Young Fly, B Simone, Nick Cannon, and all friends who loved and cared for Jacky Oh during this difficult time.”
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B Simone, Jacky’s close friend, penned a heartfelt tribute on June 2, writing, “Your besties are broken. Your family is crushed & I honestly am still in shock. I feel guilty going on with life. I’ve never lost anyone close to me and I can’t believe you are gone. I love you so much.”
Jacky Oh and DC Young Fly first met at a hotel lobby in 2015, the same year DC Young Fly had joined Wild ‘N Out as a cast member. At the time, Jacky Oh was entering her second season as a Wild ‘N Out girl, a model who assists with the comedy sketches.
Upon first impression, Jacky Oh recalled thinking DC Young Fly was “so cute,” though it wasn’t exactly love at first sight.
“I liked him,” she told DJ Smallz Eyes in a 2017 interview. “I was vibing with him.”
Since retiring from Wild ‘N Out in 2020, Jacky Oh launched a lip gloss business and received her real estate license in Georgia in February. For Mother’s Day 2023, Jacky Oh commemorated the occasion by sharing stunning images from a family photo shoot, where DC Young Fly commented two hearts emojis.
“i do a lot. but being a mommy is my favorite,” she wrote on Instagram May 13. “God chose me 3X. I promise i never take it for granted. Im so damn blessed man!”
DC Young Fly partner Ms Jacky Oh! has died at the age of 32 in Miami . amid reports she was there to have a ‘mommy makeover’
Former Wild ‘N Out star Ms Jacky Oh! has died in Miami at the age of 32, TMZ reported on Thursday. The outlet reported that the entertainer, whose full name was Jacklyn Smith, said she was in Miami to have a ‘mommy makeover’ done in a social media post she subsequently deleted. A BET Media Group spokesperson confirmed the tragic passing in a post on Wild N’ Out’s Facebook page Thursday afternoon. ‘We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jacklyn Smith, known to the world as Jacky Oh, a talented Wild N’ Out family member whose impact will be forever treasured and missed,’ the spokesperson said. ‘Jacky Oh was a loving friend and beloved colleague of the Wild N’ Out cast throughout five seasons. The statement continued: ‘More importantly, she was a tremendous mother to three beautiful children.
The latest: Former Wild ‘N Out star Ms Jacky Oh! has died in Miami at the age of 32, TMZ reported on Thursday. Pictured last September in Atlanta
‘The BET Media Group extends our sincere condolences to the Smith family, DC Young Fly, B Simone, Nick Cannon, and all friends who loved and cared for Jacky Oh during this difficult time.’ DC Young Fly, 31, and Jacky initially crossed paths in 2015, the same year he emerged as a personality on the MTV series. The pair, who never wed, are parents to three children – daughters Nova and Nala and son Prince. She was already one of the Wild ‘N Out personalities at that time. She was no longer on the series, and had been involved in marketing a lip gloss line titled the J Nova Collection. DC Young Fly, whose real name is John Whitfield, had been in Atlanta filming new Wild ‘N Out episodes when he was apprised of the sad news. In Jacky’s career, she also appeared in a number of films, according to her iMDb page. They include movies such as 2022’s Clout, 2022’s Scheme Queens, 2021’s Switched at Love, 2019’s Miscraft and 2017’s Del Playa. She also appeared on TV shows such as 2019’s The Worst Couple, 2019’s Marc + Jenni, and 2019’s Shift Drinks. DC Young Fly has been seen on 81 episodes of Wild ‘N Out from 2015-2020. He has also been seen in films such as 2023’s House Party, the 2018 movie Armed and the 2016 movie Almost Christmas. He has more than 12.2 million Instagram followers.
A BET Media Group spokesperson confirmed the tragic passing in a post on Wild N’ Out’s Facebook page Thursday afternoon
DC Young Fly and Jacky Oh were pictured at an NBA game in Atlanta in late 2021
The couple was pictured at an event in Atlanta in March of 2019
DC Young Fly and Jacky are parents to three children – daughters Nova and Nala and son Prince
The TV personality was seen with two of her children in a social media post
A BET spokesperson said that ‘Jacky Oh was a loving friend and beloved colleague of the Wild N’ Out cast throughout five seasons’
In her career, she also appeared in a number of films and TV shows
Across social media, a number of fans left condolence posts in the wake of the tragic news
Her last Instagram post was on May 19, when she shared an image of her kids sleeping. She captioned the post: ‘When u get all ur kids to sleep at once . that right there boiiii . Tag a Mom #happiness #peace lol.’ Across social media, a number of fans left condolence posts in the wake of the news. ‘Rest In Peace to a beautiful soul,’ one fan said, while another wrote, ‘Rest in peace.’ Said one fan: ‘So saddened to hear about the loss of you. 1st thing that came out my mouth, heart and mind was she was so funny, smart, loving and beautiful. ‘Like I can’t think of one time I said you was doing to much. I’ve always admired you and your spirit. If I’m going through it, I can only imagine what your loved ones are going through.’
