Trina Braxton’s ex-husband Gabe Solis died from cancer in December 2018, according to multiple reports at the time.

What was reported

  • TMZ-era reporting said he had been battling cancer and died surrounded by family and friends in Texas.
  • ET later noted that he died after a battle with cancer and described the death as sudden from the family’s perspective.
  • Some online posts suggested other causes, but the mainstream reports I found consistently point to cancer.

Context

Gabe Solis was Trina Braxton’s ex-husband, and they remained on friendly terms after their split. His death was publicly discussed by Trina, who said it closed a chapter for her and their sons.

Brief answer

So, the short answer is: he passed away from cancer, not from an accident or violence.