@celebrity.death.s: Keyshia Cole’s mother Frankie Lons’ Lons passed away in July 2021 while celebrating her 61st birthday. An autopsy report has determined the official manner of death of Keyshia Cole’s biological mother, Frankie Lons. According to the Alameda County Coroner’s Office, the 61-year-old passed away from an accidental overdose. Lons’ years-long battle with addiction was well-documented on “Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is” and “Frankie & Neffe,” her spinoff with her daughter Neffe Pugh. Despite making headway with periods of sobriety, daily check-ins from her son Sam were unfortunately unable to prevent her from relapsing. She suffered an overdose from multiple drug intoxication