Kelly Price updates – Singer returns after cops said she was ‘missing’ following Covid diagnosis reveal on Instagram

COVID CRISIS

Though there are no confirmed answers explaining her location, weeks leading up to her disappearance, her family alleged she had fled the hospital.

She posted a video on July 29 revealing she had tested positive for Covid.

The songstress also added she was “struggling” with the symptoms – which continued to get more severe.

Kelly‘s family told the outlet that she was admitted to a medical center and ended up in the ICU as her condition worsened.

FAMILY ‘CONCERNED’ FOR KELLY

Kelly’s family members explained that they were “in touch” with Kelly while she was hospitalized back in early August with her children visiting “several times.”

According to her loved ones, they got a call that she had been discharged, which they called “surprising” as she was “still not fully healthy.”

The family claimed Kelly has not been heard from since and they even told law enforcement that her fiancé – who has widely been reported to be her boyfriend – is allegedly keeping friends and family from visiting her home.

Many of those close to Kelly are “concerned” – which led to a welfare check last week, the publication reported.

‘UNEXPECTED’ LOVE

Kelly opened up about her “unexpected” romance during a previous interview with the Jasmine Brand.

She gushed: “We were friends first and developed an incredible bond inside of that friendship and at some point it changed for both of us.

“It was unexpected but we both knew that something changed so we decided to give love with a friend a chance to thrive. Im glad we did.”

‘UNEXPECTED’ LOVE

Kelly opened up about her “unexpected” romance during a previous interview with the Jasmine Brand.

She gushed: “We were friends first and developed an incredible bond inside of that friendship and at some point it changed for both of us.

“It was unexpected but we both knew that something changed so we decided to give love with a friend a chance to thrive. Im glad we did.”

KELLY’S NET WORTH

Thanks to her successful career, Price has been able to accumulate an estimated worth of $2.5 million according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Outside of singing, Price has collaborated with multiple artists as a songwriter.

Over the years, she has worked with Notorious B.I.G, Mary J.Blige, Whitney Houston and more.

In 2013, Price also started starring on TV One’s R&B Divas.

SHOWING OFF HER ENGAGEMENT RING

Kelly showed off the massive rock she was given during her recent proposal.

“He proposed to me. He proposed with a diamond ringgg,” she gushed on Instagram.

She has insisted she wants to keep her husband-to-be’s identity “private.”

‘UNEXPECTED’ LOVE

Kelly opened up about her “unexpected” romance during a previous interview with the Jasmine Brand.

She gushed: “We were friends first and developed an incredible bond inside of that friendship and at some point it changed for both of us.

“It was unexpected but we both knew that something changed so we decided to give love with a friend a chance to thrive. Im glad we did.”

SHOWING OFF HER ENGAGEMENT RING

Kelly showed off the massive rock she was given during her recent proposal.

“He proposed to me. He proposed with a diamond ringgg,” she gushed on Instagram.

She has insisted she wants to keep her husband-to-be’s identity “private.”

LONGTIME MARRIAGE OVER

Kelly Price was previously married to husband and manager Jeffrey Rolle, Sr., for 23 years.

In addition to being romantically involved since she was 19-years-old, he also represented her professionally.

However, in 2015, she announced in a statement that they she was filing for divorce and also ended their business relationship.

“After the untimely death of my sister last year, it weighed on me heavily that this was something we needed to do.

“I ultimately made the decision to live the best life I can. I ended things because I didn’t want to compromise what true happiness was anymore,” she said.

She added that there are “no hard feelings” between herself and her ex and insisted she will “love Jeff until the day she dies.”

The couple are parents to 29-year-old son Jeffrey Rolle, Jr., and 27-year-old daughter Jonia Rolle.

MUM’S TRAGIC DEATH

Back in October, the singer revealed her beloved mother tragically passed away.

She captioned the heartbreaking Instagram post: “2020 will not destroy me. 2020 will not take away my faith or my joy

“2020 will be my year of overcoming some of the biggest blows the enemy sent! They formed but they will not prosper! Neither will they destroy my life.

“Even with my. I know my life and my times are in His hands. I trust God!
– I was not built to break!!!!!”

Kelly also included a screenshot that the details of her mom’s funeral arrangements.

FINAL POST

Kelly’s final Instagram post before she was reported missing was an emotional video that dived deep into her Covid diagnosis.

She captioned the clip: “I found out today I have COVID

“I Am COVID Positive. I’m following Dr’s orders. I’m quarantined. Feeling really drained.

“Splitting headache but I’m not in the hospital. I’m grateful and expecting to have a quick recovery.”

KELLY IS ‘SAFE!’

Just hours after Kelly Price was reported missing, it’s been confirmed she is now back home with loved ones.

Cobb County officials told The Sun that they were later notified that “Kelly has returned.”

“She is with family but the investigation remains ongoing so I cannot provide further details at this time,” the Major said.

FANS RELIEVED

Kelly’s fans celebrated the news she is now “safe” on social media after.

“Lord Jesus thank you for helping bring Kelly Price home safe and sound,” one person tweeted.

Another wrote: “THANK YOU LORD! Ms. Kelly Price has been found and is safe!”

“Kelly Price has been FOUND and is SAFE with her family. So happy she is okay,” a third tweeted.

‘BATTLING COVID’

Kelly Price was reported missing on Friday, but her representatives have said the singer is recuperating from a Covid infection.

Back in July Price had shared on social media that she was struggling with Covid and she was later admitted to a Georgia hospital.

WHO IS KELLY PRICE’S FIANCÉ?

Price has been open about her engagement but has stated before that she wants to keep his identity a secret for the time being.

In an interview with Madamenoire back in March of 2021, Price talked about her relationship and explained the reasoning behind her decision.

“I’m actually engaged right now,” she told the media outlet. “I haven’t said anything much publicly yet but I’ve been with someone for about two years now. I intentionally kept it quiet because I told myself when it comes time to let the world know, I’ll let the world know exactly who that individual is.”

WHO IS KELLY PRICE?

Price is a 48-year-old American gospel and R&B singer originally from Queens, New York.

KELLY PRICE ‘SAFE’

Gospel singer Kelly Price went missing in Georgia but has now been confirmed SAFE, law enforcement told The Sun.

The mysterious incident came after she was recently diagnosed with Covid-19 and suddenly left the hospital “without her family’s knowledge”.

Earlier, she was filed as an official missing person after a welfare check conducted at her home last Saturday, The Sun confirmed.

FANS TURNED TO KELLY’S MYSTERY BOYFRIEND FOR ANSWERS

WELL KNOWN SONGS

The singer is known for many of her gospel songs, including 1998’s “Friend of Mine,” 2000’s “As We Lay,” and 1999’s “It’s Gonna Rain.”

KELLY’S MOTHER PASSED AWAY

Back in October, the singer revealed her beloved mother tragically passed away.

She captioned the heartbreaking Instagram post: “2020 will not destroy me. 2020 will not take away my faith or my joy

“2020 will be my year of overcoming some of the biggest blows the enemy sent! They formed but they will not prosper! Neither will they destroy my life.

“Even with my. I know my life and my times are in His hands. I trust God!
– I was not built to break!!!!!”

WHAT DID KELLY DO BEFORE HER SOLO CAREER?

Prior to her solo career, Price worked as a backup singer for many popular artists, including Mariah Carey, R-Kelly, Aretha Franklin and Faith Evans.

In 1998, Price released her debut album Soul of a Woman which included the hit song Friend of Mine which took the number one spot on the US R&B charts.

Price’s most recent album, Kelly, was released in 2011 and earned her three Grammy Awards.

KELLY TALKS ABOUT HER ‘MYSTERY MAN’

Kelly said of her dynamic with her mystery man: “Now, I do know better, if for some reason, it doesn’t work, I won’t ever force myself to stay in a situation that’s not working.

“But I am taking my time and vetting everything. And not just the individual.

“Because when you meet a person, you like them and you’re feeling them, you have to decide whether you love them enough to deal with their family. And they love you enough to deal with yours.

“What other family members think may not control what happens in your house but it will have some level of affect because you’re literally taking two backgrounds, you’re meshing them and trying to become one in everything.”

FANS EXPRESS WORRY OVER TWITTER

Fans immediately expressed their shock, worry and confusion on Twitter with many demanding answers when Kelly was first reported missing.

One person asked of the timeline: “So Kelly Price has been missing since august and this is the first we’re hearing about it?”

“Somebody better go find Kelly Price, and I mean immediately,” a Twitter user demanded.

While another said with a prayer emoji: “Lord have mercy. I hope they find Kelly Price safe and sound!!”

“Where is the sense of urgency from the authorities? Smh,” a fourth expressed on Twitter of her partner’s alleged involvement.

WHEN WAS KELLY ANNOUNCED MISSING?

The Gospel star was filed as an official missing person following a welfare check conducted at her Georgia home last Saturday but her loved ones confirmed they are now together.

Police earlier told TMZ that they found “no evidence of foul play” and previously spoke with Kelly’s fiancé about her disappearance at their house.

However, they were not able to pinpoint her whereabouts and the 48-year-old was listed as missing with the National Crime Information Center, The Sun confirmed.

KELLY’S SECOND CHILD

Two years after the birth of their son the former couple welcomed their first daughter, Jonia, on January 28, 1994.

Despite growing up with a high-profile mom, Jonia, 27, has managed to stay out of the spotlight.

Information regarding her occupation remains unclear.