Jennifer Hudson finally broke her silence for the 1st time since the tradgidies of her mother,brother, and nephew. Check out the exerpt below:

Jennifer Hudson has told fans that she takes "great comfort and strength" from their messages following the fatal shootings of her mother, brother and nephew.

The Dreamgirls actress wrote the thank you note on her MySpace page ten days after her slain family members were laid to rest.

She wrote: "I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My sister and I take great comfort and strength from your love and concern."

Darnell Hudson Donerson and Jason Hudson were found shot dead at the family home in Chicago on October 24. The body of Hudson's seven-year-old nephew Julian King was discovered in an abandoned vehicle three days later.