In an exclusive interview with Tamron Hall, DC Young Fly opens up about the death of his long-time partner Jacky Oh, and also speaks on how he approaches grief now.
PEOPLE magazine received an exclusive sneak peek of the episode premiering on Tuesday and in the clip, the Wild N’ Out star speaks on how he’s “numb” to death after having to deal with traumatic situations since he was 16-years-old. “I’d had been through so much loss,” he explains of his response to learning of a loved one’s death. “Emotionally, I’m numb to death, because I’m used to it.”
“With my cousin, I was angry,” he added. “When my father died, I was at peace. When my best friend died, I was confused. Now, when my girl died, I was shocked.” While reflecting on the death of his partner, the comedian questioned “Who is this for?” he said. “Who do I talk to? Because this not only affects me, it affects my children. They have [gone] through something that I ain’t even been through.”
Fly and Jacky Oh shared three children together, Nova, Nala, and Prince Nehemiah. Since their mother’s passing the comedian explains how he believes the spirit has moved through them when it comes to this devastating situation.
“Nala, she’ll just come out of the blue and be like, ‘What’s wrong, Daddy? You okay? Don’t worry. Everything will be okay,’” he recalls before sharing another incident where his eldest daughter Nova shared encouraging words to her aunt.
“I hear my older daughter, Nova, she [says], ‘Oh, I heard auntie in there crying. I told her, ‘Daddy said stop crying. We supposed to be strong. We’re gonna be alright,’” he says. “That’s the [Holy] Spirit letting me know that they’re on their way. They’re built for it, it’s gonna be hard but they’re built for it.”
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DC Young Fly’s story serves as a reminder that even in the midst of heartache and sorrow, there is still strength to be found. While he may cry all the time, he remains resilient and determined to take care of his babies. His ability to stay strong in the face of adversity is truly remarkable. DC’s journey is a testament to the power of love, faith, and the unwavering commitment to family.