Lee Danielsis mourning the loss of his sister Lydia, who inspiredTaraji P. HensonsEmpirecharacter Loretha Cookie Lyon.
As the fires are burning, so is my heart.
My younger sister Lydia has passed, Daniels shared on Instagram.
Lee Daniels and Taraji P. Henson as Cookie on ‘Empire’Gilbert Flores / Getty Images / Chuck Hodes / Fox / Courtesy Everett Collection
She was also my best friend.
InEmpire, the character of Cookie was based partly on her life.
Shes left four beautiful children and five grandchildren behind.
RIP Girly…I LOVE YOU FOREVER.
Sending you all the love and peace thats possible.
