Former secular singer turn Gospel artiste Dawnette Reynolds more popular known has Chrissy D today lost her first child who died due to complications with the pregnancy.

A source close to the family in a telephone conversation with 876radio.com informed us that Chrissy D who gave birth to her daughter Ruth on Friday morning, had serious complications and had to be rushed to the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Downtown, Kingston to have the child prematurely.

Originally due in March, but due to the complex nature of the pregnancy, the infant had to be delivered 3 months in advance. After the birth it was discovered that baby Ruth needed an incubator in order to survive.

According to the source due to the unavailability of one a public appeal was made and the child was eventually transferred to Childrens Hospital where she died Sunday morning.

Chrissy D is the wife of Gospel singer Ryan Marks Reynolds and the couple is presently trying to cope with their loss.

We the family of 876radio.com would just like to take this opportunity to extend our condolences to them and their families and let them know our prayers are with them.

Ryan is set to release his album Tabernacle in the coming months with an official launch set for Little Theatre on Oxford Road.