Actress-singer Sheryl Lee Ralph’s brother, Stanley Lee Ralph Jr, passed away on November 9 at the age of 68. He was a husband, father, brother, and behavioral support teacher. Stanley was also an ex-football player.Taking to Instagram on November 11, the Wicked star shared a series of pictures of herself and her late brother, including moments from their childhood, adulthood, family life, and career.“My heart is heavy, my world feels quieter. Losing my brother so suddenly has left a gap that can never be filled. Stanley found his true calling in the classroom. After his football career, he devoted his life to education as a behavioral support teacher for students facing some of life’s hardest challenges,” the caption read.It continued, “His classroom was a refuge for students written off, navigating anger, trauma, and legal detention. For many, his classroom was their last stop before the system gave up on them; he never did.”The details and circumstances of Stanley Lee Ralph Jr’s death remain undisclosed. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAll about Sheryl Lee Ralph’s late brotherStanley Lee Ralph Jr was born in March 1957. He was the son of a prominent college professor, Dr Stanley Lee Ralph Sr, and his fashion designer wife, the Honorable Ivy Ralph and the recipient of the Order of Distinction, Jamaica.Fondly called Big Stan by his friends, family, and the community, Stanley Jr graduated with a football scholarship from the University of Illinois and later became an educator like his father.He had four siblings: Sheryl Lee Ralph, George Ralph, Tim Ralph, and Michael Ralph. While Sheryl is a Broadway and television actress/ singer, Michael is an actor, comedian, and voice artist. Not much is known about George and Tim.Stanley Lee Ralph Jr was married to his childhood sweetheart, Andrea Ralph. The couple met when they were twelve, and later tied the knot at 19. They shared two children, Stanley Lee Ralph III and Cristal Ralph. Stanley Jr is also survived by a grandkid named Leonora.In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica in October 2025, Sheryl Lee Ralph’s late brother was involved in the relief work and arranged for school supplies in collaboration with the local Chantilly Primary School.Tributes pour in for Sheryl Lee Ralph’s brotherCelebrities pay tribute to Stanley Jr. (Image via Instagram)After Sheryl Lee Ralph announced her brother’s death online, several industry insiders paid tributes in the comment section of her Instagram post. For instance, actor William Stanford Davis wrote:“My sister, I’m sending love and prayers to you and your entire family. I heard you speak of your brother with such love and admiration, and losing a sibling is like losing a part of your body. May Stanley Rest In Eternal and Heavenly Peace.”David and Ralph are co-stars on the ABC sitcom, Abbott Elementary. Their fellow actor, comedian, and TV producer, Lisa Ann Walter, also mourned the loss.“Praying for strength for you and your family,” Walter wrote.Other celebrities who paid tribute to Sheryl Lee Ralph’s brother include Viola Davis, Alexis Nikole, Wana Sykes, Leslie David Baker, and Octavia Spencer, among others.