25 year old famous actress dies tragically, lover accused of murder

Wave of mourning in the entertainment world due to the demise of young actress Imani Diasmith

At the end of the year, another bad news has come from the entertainment industry. 25 year old young actress Imani Diasmith has passed away, which has broken the world of Hollywood. Imani, who played the role of young Nala in the famous musical ‘The Lion King’, has died due to murder by her boyfriend.

incident details

Police responded to the scene after receiving a 911 call from a home in Edison, New Jersey on Sunday. Imani was found in critical condition with multiple stab wounds. He was immediately taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, where he was confirmed dead. Local authorities have started investigating the case, which has now been declared a murder case.

boyfriend’s arrest

Imani’s boyfriend, Jordan D. Jackson-Small, 35, has been arrested in the incident. He has been charged with first degree murder, as well as additional charges of child endangerment, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful weapon possession. Prosecutors have not released further details about the circumstances of the case, but the investigation is ongoing.

family situation

Imani leaves behind her three-year-old son, parents and two younger siblings. Due to his death the family is in financial crisis. His aunt has created a GoFundMe page, in which the donations will be used for the funeral, legal expenses, and care of the younger son.

Imani’s struggle and art

Imani’s childhood was full of difficulties. After college, he worked hard in the theater world. Facing auditions and rejection, Imani never lost courage to pursue her dreams. While working on ‘The Lion King’ in 2011-2012, he showed unique talent and won the hearts of the audience.

Her mother, Monique, herself a hair stylist, always inspired Imani. Imani also gave an excellent performance in ’12 Days of Christmas’ in 2020. His contribution to art will always be remembered.