In a devastating update that has sent shockwaves across the globe, Texas state investigators have confirmed that among the victims of the catastrophic floods sweeping across the region are none other than the relatives of global icon Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.

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According to an official statement released just 30 minutes ago by the Harris County Emergency Response Agency, multiple members of the singer’s extended family were found among the deceased in Houston’s Fifth Ward — a historically Black neighborhood where Beyoncé’s roots run deep.

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The news has left fans and fellow celebrities stunned and grief-stricken. Social media platforms were immediately flooded with messages of condolences and sorrow under the trending tag #PrayForBeyoncé.

A Family Connection Drowned in Tragedy

The flooding, which authorities now call one of the deadliest natural disasters in Texas history, came after record-breaking rainfall overwhelmed dams and levees across southeastern Texas.

Beyoncé has long spoken about the importance of family and her deep ties to her Texas heritage. Her mother, Tina Knowles, and her late uncle Johnny were both deeply involved in their local Houston community, often hosting charity events and supporting arts education programs.

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“WHEN HER WHOLE FAMILY HAS BEEN HER FOUNDATION, HER LIGHT, AND HER INSPIRATION — this kind of loss is indescribable,” wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter). “We are grieving with her.”

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An Outpouring of Support

Jay-Z, Beyoncé’s husband and longtime collaborator, was reportedly by her side at the time the news broke. A source close to the family revealed that the couple is “completely shattered” and has asked for privacy as they navigate this unthinkable tragedy.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama posted a black square on Instagram with the caption: “My heart breaks for Beyoncé. May God grant her strength and peace.”

Other stars, including Rihanna, Lizzo, and Adele, also expressed their sympathies.

FEMA and Local Authorities Respond

Federal and local emergency management teams continue rescue and recovery operations throughout Texas, but warn that rising waters and infrastructural damage are hampering their efforts.

A FEMA spokesperson, when asked about the celebrity connection to the tragedy, responded, “This is a national loss. No one is immune. No one is untouched. Whether rich or poor, this flood has leveled all distinctions.”

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The Bigger Picture

This personal loss highlights the broader devastation unfolding across the state. More than 200 people are confirmed dead, hundreds more remain missing, and over 50,000 residents have been displaced.

Shelters are overflowing, water is scarce, and fears of disease outbreaks loom. Beyoncé’s family tragedy brings a painful human face to an already overwhelming catastrophe.

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