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Beyoncé's Uncle Butch Dead at 77, Tina Knowles Pays Tribute: 'I Will Miss Him So Much'

Beyoncé's mom shared news on Instagram.

In an Instagram post shared with her four million followers, Beyoncé and Solange Knowles' mom fondly remembered her brother, describing him as an Air Force man with a love for motorcycles and a talent for storytelling. The news of Butch's passing comes shortly after a family outing at the Luar fashion show in New York, where Tina, accompanied by daughters Beyoncé and Solange, witnessed her grandson, Daniel "Julez" Smith Jr., walk the runway. Michael Loccisano/Getty ImagesBeyoncé, who recently released new country songs, sported an embellished cowboy hat in line with her musical evolution, while Solange radiated pride as she watched her son model the latest collection.

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