NeNe Leakes' Bravo family is sending her all the love after news broke that her husband, Gregg Leakes, hasdiedof colon cancer at age 66.
Real Housewivesexecutive producerAndy Cohenpaid tribute to him on Twitter later on Wednesday.
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“I am heartbroken over the passing of Gregg Leakes, a wonderful man,” hewrote. “I jokingly called him ‘Pastor Leakes’ but in truth he was a strong voice of reason & commanded great respect among the entire#RHOAteam. I am sending love and strength to@neneleakes& the entire Leakes family.”
NeNe’s formerRHOAcostars also honored Gregg on their respective social media pages, withCynthia Baileywriting on her Instagram Story, “Heartbrokenover the passing of @greggleakes. Praying for @neneleakes and her family.”
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Kim Zolciak-Biermannposted two photos on her own Story: one of her with Gregg and the other of her husband Kroy Biermann with him.
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Porsha Williamsshared a photo of NeNe posing with Gregg on her Instagram page,captioningit, “Truly heartbreaking news 💔 Love and prayers for dear Nene & the Leakes family 🙏🏾#Speechless💔 🥺We love you Greg.”
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A few days prior to his death, NeNe addressed Gregg’s healthin a video circulating on social mediaon Saturday, telling patrons of The Linnethia Lounge in Duluth, Georgia, “My husband is transitioning to the other side.”
She also shared animage of the word “Broken"on Instagram with the prayer and heartbroken emoji.
source: people.com
