Tina Knowles, mother of music icons Beyoncé and Solange, is grieving the destruction of her cherished Malibu bungalow. The oceanfront property, which she called her “sacred happy place,” was destroyed in the Palisades Fire, part of a series of devastating wildfires ravaging Los Angeles.
Sharing her heartbreak on Instagram, Knowles posted a serene video taken from the bungalow just days before the tragedy. The clip, recorded on her 71st birthday, featured dolphins gliding through crystal-clear waters. “This was my sanctuary, my sacred happy place. Now it is gone,” she wrote.
The Palisades Fire, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, has already scorched over 17,000 acres. Authorities reported that the fires have claimed at least five lives, destroyed thousands of homes, and displaced around 130,000 residents. “To the people who lost their homes and belongings, I can only imagine how it feels,” Knowles wrote in her heartfelt post. “My heart and deep prayers go out to all of you.
The fires have affected not just residents but also numerous celebrities. Stars like Billy Crystal, Eugene Levy, and Anna Faris have lost their homes, underscoring the far-reaching impact of this disaster.
Tina Knowles Has Gratitude Amid Tragedy
Despite her loss, Knowles expressed profound gratitude to the first responders battling the fires. “God bless the brave men and women in our fire department who risk their lives in dangerous conditions,” she wrote. “Your dedication and bravery saved so many lives.”
While Knowles mourns her loss, she remains optimistic about the resilience of her community. “We are resilient, and we will recover. ‘This too shall pass,’” she concluded.
As Los Angeles begins to grapple with the aftermath, stories like Tina Knowles’ reflect the human cost of natural disasters. Her words offer both a tribute to what was lost and a testament to hope for the future.