Donald Faison mourns ex-wife Lisa Askey... and is 'forever grateful' for her raising their three children

By Cassie Carpenter For Dailymail.com

Published: 13:18 EST, 2 March 2017 | Updated: 16:32 EST, 2 March 2017

Donald Faison revealed that his first wife and mother of three of his children, Lisa Askey, died on Wednesday.

'She and I never really saw eye to eye but one thing we did share was our love for our children,' the 42-year-old actor - who boasts 1M followers - wrote.

'RIP Lisa. You raised three beautiful children into fine adults and I am forever grateful for that. May god bless your soul with light and love.' 

'RIP Lisa': Donald Faison revealed that his first wife and mother of three of his children, Lisa Askey, died on Wednesday (pictured in 2001)

'RIP Lisa': Donald Faison revealed that his first wife and mother of three of his children, Lisa Askey, died on Wednesday (pictured in 2001)

The Perfect Match star divorced Askey - a former nursing student - in 2005 after four years of marriage, and they had twins Kaya and Dade, 18; and son Kobe, 15.

Donald had reposted the touching b&w picture of hands embracing from his 'very brave' son Dade.

'I just wanted to say thank you so much mom! You have been there for me when I needed you most. I cant believe it has come to this but I know you are in a better place right now,' the teenager wrote in his tribute.

'I love you with all my heart and one day we shall meet again. You worked so hard and never gave up no matter how hard times got. R.I.P mom and until next time!'  

The 42-year-old actor wrote: 'She and I never really saw eye to eye but one thing we did share was our love for our children...You raised three beautiful children into fine adults and I am forever grateful for that. May god bless your soul with light and love'

The 42-year-old actor wrote: 'She and I never really saw eye to eye but one thing we did share was our love for our children...You raised three beautiful children into fine adults and I am forever grateful for that. May god bless your soul with light and love'

'I know you are in a better place right now': Donald had reposted the touching b&w picture of hands embracing from his 'very brave' son Dade

'I know you are in a better place right now': Donald had reposted the touching b&w picture of hands embracing from his 'very brave' son Dade

Disneyland in 2014: The Perfect Match star divorced Askey (2-L) - a former nursing student - in 2005 after four years of marriage, and they had twins Kaya and Dade, 18; and son Kobe, 15

Disneyland in 2014: The Perfect Match star divorced Askey (2-L) - a former nursing student - in 2005 after four years of marriage, and they had twins Kaya and Dade, 18; and son Kobe, 15

Faison later wed Jessica Simpson's assistant-turned-BFF married CaCee Cobb in 2012, and they had son Rocco, 3; and daughter Wilder, who turns 2 next month. 

The Clueless and Scrubs alum also has a 19-year-old son Sean with ex-girlfriend Audrey Ince.

The Harlem-born star currently plays bar owner Freddy in Steve Martin's Picasso at the Lapin Agile at the Old Globe Theatre's Shiley Stage in Balboa Park through March 12.

Donald's next acting gig is in Eli Craig's possessed horror comedy Little Evil - due out this year - alongside Sally Field, Evangeline Lilly, and Adam Scott.

Clueless alum: Faison later wed Jessica Simpson's assistant-turned-BFF married CaCee Cobb in 2012, and they had son Rocco, 3; and daughter Wilder, who turns 2 next month

Clueless alum: Faison later wed Jessica Simpson's assistant-turned-BFF married CaCee Cobb in 2012, and they had son Rocco, 3; and daughter Wilder, who turns 2 next month

Runs through March 12! The Harlem-born star (top) currently plays bar owner Freddy in Steve Martin's Picasso at the Lapin Agile at the Old Globe Theatre's Shiley Stage in Balboa Park

Runs through March 12! The Harlem-born star (top) currently plays bar owner Freddy in Steve Martin's Picasso at the Lapin Agile at the Old Globe Theatre's Shiley Stage in Balboa Park

'Had an awesome time!' Donald's next acting gig is in Eli Craig's possessed horror comedy Little Evil - due out this year - alongside Sally Field (L), Evangeline Lilly, and Adam Scott

'Had an awesome time!' Donald's next acting gig is in Eli Craig's possessed horror comedy Little Evil - due out this year - alongside Sally Field (L), Evangeline Lilly, and Adam Scott

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