Tiffini Hale, the singer/actress who found fame as a cast member on ‘The All-New Mickey Mouse Club’, has died.
The star, who went on to enjoy chart success as one-fifth of pop band The Party, passed away on Christmas Day after she suffered from cardiac arrest, which had left her in a coma, according to reports.
She was 46 years old.
— The Party (Official) (@ThePartyIsNow) December 30, 2021
In a statement shared to social media, the group – starring Albert Fields, Chase Hampton, Deedee Magno Hall and Damon Pampolina – confirmed Hale “took her last breath Christmas morning”.
“It is with the heaviest of broken hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of our beloved sister, Tiffini Talia Hale,” they penned.
“Early this month, she suffered a cardiac arrest that resulted in her being left in a coma.
“After many prayers and with her family by her side, our dearest Tiff took her last breath Christmas morning. She is now resting peacefully.”
The statement continued: “Tiffini’s family has kindly asked that their privacy be respected as they take this time to grieve.
“Tiffini’s mother Nancy and sister Tanya send their love to all, as well as many thanks for such kind support through the years.
“On behalf of Tiffini’s family, and her Party and MMC brothers and sisters, we want to thank all of you for the love and well wishes you have expressed for our dear Tiffini.”
The post concluded: “Her beauty, talent, style and fun-loving spirit will forever live in our hearts and memories. Forever Yours, Deedee, Chasen, Jeune, Damon, and the entire Mickey Mouse Club family.”
The Party were active from 1990 to 1993 and released two albums, featuring hits such as Summer Vacation, In My Dreams and Free.
A remix collection and ‘The Party’s Over…Thanks for Coming’ – a farewell collection comprising previously unreleased recordings and outtakes – were also released and, four years after the group split, a ‘Greatest Hits’ album arrived in 1997.
The Party reformed in 2013, sans Hale, and released a handful of singles, including Salute to Summer, L.A., Give It and Switch, with a third album on the cards.
