Although Cosby and his wife, Camille, didn’t speak out about their daughter’s untimely death, they did release a statement through their publicist a few days ago, to confirm the cause of Ensa’s death and thank everyone for their condolences:

‘The Cosby Family thanks many people for their prayers for their beloved and beautiful Ensa, who recently died from renal disease.’

Now, news has just surfaced that Ensa Cosby’s funeral was held on Wednesday, February 28th, in a small, brief ceremony at the Cosby family home in Massachusetts. It was then that the husband of Ensa, Martin McLean (55), finally spoke out and revealed unknown details about the days leading up to her passing.

Husband’s Surprising, Yet Painful Reveal

The Cosby family have always been a very close knit, private family. So much so, that most people either didn’t know, or had forgotten that Cosby and Camille had four daughters and one deceased son. They maintained that same level of privacy at Ensa’s funeral, with none of them being seen entering, nor exiting the Cosby family home following the services, except Ensa’s husband, Martin.

As Martin McLean was leaving the service of his beloved wife, he stopped for a brief moment to speak to DailyMail reporters, who were outside of the home. That’s when he revealed that although Ensa was battling kidney disease, her death was very sudden and shocking for the family. The reason, according to Martin, is because in the days prior to her passing, Ensa received some extremely good news that the whole family had been waiting- they’d finally found a new kidney for her and she was about to receive the transplant. Unfortunately, although Ensa was in decent health days prior, her health unexpectedly deteriorated on Friday. See details below:

Via DM- A kidney match had been identified for Bill Cosby’s daughter and a transplant would have taken place within weeks, her grieving husband has revealed exclusively to DailyMail.com. But Ensa Cosby McLean suddenly took a turn for the worse and died on Friday…before the transplant surgery could occur, businessman Martin McLean said.”She had been battling kidney issues for the past couple of years, she had been on dialysis and she was very brave.” McLean said as he paused to speak to DailyMail.com while leaving Wednesday’s brief funeral. […] McLean remembered his wife as ‘the warmest, sweetest person that you could ever want to meet.’

Husband Asks This Of Fans

Ensa’s husband then asked one request of the public, for those who wish to help:

He asked well-wishers to send donations to the Boston hospital to help battle renal disease, in his wife’s name. “That would be terrific,” he said before taking off in his black Chevy Suburban.

Details Of Ensa’s Funeral/Burial At Cosby Home

Though little is known about Ensa’s funeral, given that only close family- including the Cosbys’ 3 remaining children, Erika, 52, Erinn, 51, and Evin, 41- were allowed to attend, there are some details- both painful and in some ways, beautiful- that we can reveal.

Prior to the funeral service, Smith-Kelleher funeral home drove the hearse that was carrying Ensa, into the side gate entrance of the 20-acre Shelburne Falls, MA home at 1.30 pm.. It was driven directly to the burial site that workers had already sealed off with tarps, to prevent paparazzi and fans from snapping pics, understandably so.

Not only was Ensa’s funeral held at the Cosby mansion, located in the secluded Shelburne Falls neighborhood, but so was her burial. Although that may seem rather odd for many, to bury their child behind their home, but for the Cosby family it is a very sentimental and beautiful burial ritual. Bill and Camille first welcomed that ritual for the 1997 burial of their then 27 year old son, Ennis Cosby, who was senselessly shot and killed during a presumed botched robbery.

Following the small outdoor service, which lasted just 30 minutes, Ensa was buried right next to her brother, on the grounds of the family home, in a spacious section of their land, called “Ennis Garden.” For the Cosbys, they wouldn’t have it any other way, other than to keep their daughter and their son together. It’s also been reported that Bill Cosby has been known to oftentimes sit outside, next to Ennis’ grave and have lengthy conversations with him for hours. Now, sadly he will be talking to both his son and his daughter- his fifth and fourth born children, respectively.

‘Ennis Garden’ is strategically hidden from roadside view, behind a large barn on the family’s property. So the Cosby family has the freedom to visit their deceased family members in peace at any time.

What The World Didn’t Know About Cosby’s Daughter, Ensa

Ensa, like her siblings, was a private person, who chose to live a ‘normal’ life away from the spotlight, so there is much about her that the world doesn’t know. Here are a few facts:

1. According to her husband, Martin McLean, “She loved nature, she loved feeding the animals around here, there is great nature around here. She was an artist. She was also a chef.”

2. Ensa and Martin were married for four years. Here they are on their wedding day…

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3. She worked as a professional yoga instructor.

4. Ensa Cosby had one daughter from a previous relationship. She and husband, Martin, had no kids together, but they raised Ensa’s daughter as a couple.

5. Sadly, Ensa husband and Mr. and Mrs. Cosby have something in common- they both have sons who were murdered. MailOnline revealed that Martin’s son was brutally murdered in 2015. His friend actually stabbed him to death approximately 70 times.

Ensa & Her Sisters Stood Up For Their Dad

Although Ensa may have preferred staying away from the spotlight, when it came to defending her father against the countless sexual assault allegations that have surfaced, she did just that. As we previously reported, in May 2017, Ensa boldly stood up for her pops, by reaching out to Charlamagne the God of ‘The Breakfast Club’ radio show with this statement:

“The accusations against my father have been one-sided from the beginning. When he tried to defend himself, he was sued in civil court. I’ve seen the accusations become more horrific and extreme with time and I’ve witnessed my father’s reputation and legendary works be dismissed without any proof. I strongly believe my father is innocent of the crimes that are alleged against him and I believe that racism has played a big role in all aspects of this scandal. How the charges came against him, how people believed them before they were ever scrutinized or tested, how people who questioned the claims were shut down and ignored,” Ensa Cosby said.

“The media created the story and the outcome before any court will ever test the claims. How my father is being punished by a society that still believes that black men rape white women that passes off as ‘boys will be boys’ when white men are accused. How the politics of our country prove my disgust. My father has been publicly lynched in the media. My family, my young daughter, my young niece and nephew have had to stand helplessly by and watch the double standards of pretending to protect the rights of some, but ignoring the rights of others and exposing innocent children to such appalling accusations about someone they love dearly and who has been so loving and kind to them is beyond cruel.”- Ensa Cosby

May Ensa Cosby rest peacefully and sincere offer condolences to her daughter, husband, and the Cosby family.

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We have extremely tragic news to report, ILOSM family. Bill Cosby’s daughter, Ensa Cosby, has suddenly passed away at the age of just 44 years old.

*****UPDATE:*****

Via Associated Press– Bill Cosby’s 44-year-old daughter Ensa Cosby died Friday in Massachusetts from kidney disease, a spokesman for the comedian said Monday. Spokesman Andrew Wyatt asked for prayers for the Cosby family and that the family be given peace at this time. He didn’t provide any other details.

Details Of Ensa Cosby’s Death

Via TMZ: Bill Cosby’s daughter, Ensa, who steadfastly supported her dad through his legal troubles, has died … TMZ has learned. […] The 44-year-old died Friday night in Massachusetts … sources tell TMZ.
The cause of death is unknown, although we’re told she had significant medical issues in the past. We’re told she had kidney issues and possibly was in line for a transplant.

Ensa Stood Up For Her Dad Against Allegations

As we previously reported, in May 2017, Ensa boldly stood up for her father against the countless sexual assault allegations pending against him. She reached out to Charlamagne tha God of ‘The Breakfast Club’ radio show with this statement:

“The accusations against my father have been one-sided from the beginning. When he tried to defend himself, he was sued in civil court. I’ve seen the accusations become more horrific and extreme with time and I’ve witnessed my father’s reputation and legendary works be dismissed without any proof. I strongly believe my father is innocent of the crimes that are alleged against him and I believe that racism has played a big role in all aspects of this scandal. How the charges came against him, how people believed them before they were ever scrutinized or tested, how people who questioned the claims were shut down and ignored,” Ensa Cosby said.

“The media created the story and the outcome before any court will ever test the claims. How my father is being punished by a society that still believes that black men rape white women that passes off as ‘boys will be boys’ when white men are accused. How the politics of our country prove my disgust. My father has been publicly lynched in the media. My family, my young daughter, my young niece and nephew have had to stand helplessly by and watch the double standards of pretending to protect the rights of some, but ignoring the rights of others and exposing innocent children to such appalling accusations about someone they love dearly and who has been so loving and kind to them is beyond cruel.”

This is SO incredibly sad and our deepest condolences go out to Camille and Bill Cosby, as well as their family. Ensa is the second child they’ve lost. In 1997, their son Ennis Cosby was murdered during a robbery. Ensa Cosby, rest peacefully queen and may Ennis continue to the same.

In addition to Ensa’s statements defending her dad, two of her sisters publicly did so as well. See what Erinn and Evin Cosby had to say below…

Cosby’s Other Daughter, Erinn, Defends Her Dad Also

Ensa’s sister, Erinn Cosby, followed up on Ensa’s statement, with a statement of her own, in support of their father:

“Over the last few years, my family has been forced to sit down and watch as our father has been attacked in the media.I love my father and always have and always will. I believe in his innocence and I know how he values me.”

Evin Cosby Speaks On Toll The Allegations Have Taken On Their Family & Her Brother’s Death

In a lengthy open letter daughter, Evin Cosby, released through NNPA Newswire, titled A Commentary By Evin Cosby, she defended her dad as well. She also revealed how hard the sex assault allegations have been on their family and how her father was accused after her brother, Ennis Cosby was murdered during a robbery in 1997:
Evin Cosby On Growing Up With Her Dad & Being A Single Mom…

“I am the youngest of five. I remember our family trips and moving to NYC just so we could be closer to my father as he worked. From the time he worked in Las Vegas to the Cosby show in NYC, he always wanted us to be close, to be a part of his whole life, at home and on stage.

I felt loved and remembered loving the moments that my parents shared with us by exposing us to all types of people from all walks of life. We grew up appreciating my father’s success because we knew the prejudice and racism he endured getting to where he got and how hard he worked for our family.

Because I loved my childhood, I couldn’t wait to have a family of my own. I have two amazing children who love their grandfather. I already work hard as a single mother, with no full-time help, and with a career in fashion design, I am lucky that I have supportive friends that I call family because my children and I need that support.”

On The “Public Persecution” Of Her Father…

“The public persecution of my dad, my kids’ grandfather, and the cruelty of the media and those who speak out branding my father a “rapist” without ever knowing the truth and who shame our family and our friends for defending my dad, makes all of this so much worse for my family and my children.”

On How The Allegations Correlate w/Her Brother’s Murder & Several Cases Being Dismissed…

“When people are so quick to cast hate, and make accusations of horrific violence against my dad, they are callous in their carelessness about the harm they are causing to others. I thought when my brother Ennis was murdered, that was the worst nightmare of all time.

It’s so hurtful to this day. I try to block out the day he was killed, but that pain has only worsened in these last years. For some reason, my family’s pain has been a trigger for people to seize upon us harder. On the same day that Ennis was murdered, a woman came out claiming that my father had a ‘love child.’ She was arrested for extortion. She was not my father’s daughter. On the day I gave birth to my son, another women came out, but that case was dismissed too – the district attorney investigated her claims also and didn’t press charges.”

On How The Allegations Against Her Dad Seem Fishy…

“Two years ago, and over 10 years later, several women came out. Like the woman from 2005, they claimed to have been raped and drugged. But, like the one from 2005, their stories didn’t match up. Instead of going through the criminal justice system, these stories never got investigated and just got repeated. They have been accepted as the truth. My dad tried to defend himself. His lawyers tried to defend him, but they all got sued.”

On Her Father & Famous Friends Being Silenced From Publicly Speaking Out…

“People were constantly reaching out to me about why doesn’t your dad say something. I kept saying he’s trying, but the media is only interested in the stories of the women. Friends of ours tried to help, but the media wouldn’t print what they said or knew. Our friends that spoke up were pressured to shut up. No one wanted to print their supportive words.

We live in a scandalous country where the more sexualized and provocative the story, the more attention it gets. We get all sorts of mixed up messages in our society. We are told that we have fundamental rights to be innocent until proven guilty. But, if enough people think you are a bad person, you are branded a bad person and the media just reinforces that.”

On Why Her Dad Deserves Fair Chance To Be Heard…

“My dad, like anyone in this country, deserves to be treated fairly under the law. My dad broke barriers and raised the conscious of America on important topics, especially for the advancement of women. On ‘The Cosby Show’ he only depicted women as smart and accomplished. On ‘The Cosby Show’ and on ‘A Different World,’ he took on then taboo subjects like menstrual cycles and rape, and even did a show on AIDS before anyone else would bring it up.

I am his fourth daughter. He raised me to go to college, start my own business, and be my own woman. He is helping me raise my children and teach them family values. I know that my father loves me, loves my sisters and my mother. He loves and respects women. He is not abusive, violent or a rapist. Sure, like many celebrities tempted by opportunity, he had his affairs, but that was between him and my mother. They have worked through it and moved on, and I am glad they did for them and for our family.

The harsh and hurtful accusations of things that supposedly happened 40 or 50 years ago, before I was born, in another lifetime, and that have been carelessly repeated as truth without allowing my dad to defend himself and without requiring proof, has punished not just my dad but every one of us. They have punished the talented people who were still earning money and feeding their families from my dad’s shows and work.

I am pleased that finally we are seeing the whole picture and seeing cases and claims dismissed from court. I just hope that those who pre-judged my dad are now willing to admit that they were wrong.”- Evin Cosby

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