According to HollywoodLife, Ernest Dukes a publicist for the family announced the sad news in a statement to the outlet. They were first married in 1997 but she filed for divorce from him in 2010. UPDATE (SEPT. 9, 4:05 PM): Nene showed her gratitude for everyone who attended Gregg's celebration of life in a post on Instagram on September 8. Gregg Leakes Has Passed Away After His Battle with Cancer Brentt previously paid tribute to his father in a post on Instagram on September 3, which Offers may be subject to change without notice. He battled the terrible disease during the past years, and finally, the nightmare won and took his life. To be there was a no-brainer.". NeNe and Gregg were married between 1997 and 2011, and then remarried in 2013. My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, colleagues and devoted army fans of Mr. Gregg Leakes. "Honestly, he is one of the nicest men I ever met in my life. 2023 Telepictures Productions Inc. NeNe'sRHOA castmates,Kenya Moore,Phaedra Parks,Marlo Hampton,Porsha WilliamsandEva Marcille, were also present. Fans watched the TV personality care for her husband during season 11 of the Bravo series. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. News: "Today the Leakes family is in deep pain with a broken heart. While earnings from "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" certainly added to his fortune, Leakes was an established businessman before his life was profiled on the reality tv show. Catch Moore on the dance floor when Dancing With the Stars premieres Sept. 20 on ABC. The Bravo star shared a sweet video of their final dance together on Instagram. "And the attitude.". (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/WireImage) (Getty Images), "We ask that you pray for peace and strength over their family & allow them to mourn in private during this very very difficult time.". 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Leakes lost his battle with colon cancer on Sept. 1. Nene Leakes And Porsha Williams Have Been Exposed For Dating Married Men And Fans Are Remembering Nenes Famous Line From RHOBH, NeNe Leakes Decided Not To Pursue Her Case For Discrimination Against Andy Cohen, Bravo, And NBC, Lesa Milan Seems To Have Something Major In Common With Kenya Moore And Fans Love It, Mad Men Director Lynn Shelton Passes Away At 58-Years-Old, Upon Being Asked About The Viral Images Of Her And Hailey Bieber At The Event, Selena Gomez Responded, Before Things Really Got Going Between Them, Lauren Graham Didn't Bother To Ask Peter Krause Any Serious Questions, Teachers And Administrators Are Leaving Kanye West's Problematic Donda Academy As Angry Parents Make Headlines, For The First Time, Julie Bowen Discussed Her Past Romantic Experiences With Women. "I am grateful for all of you. NeNe Leakes' husband, Gregg, has died this after an on-and-off battle with cancer. I am sending love and strength to @neneleakes & the entire Leakes family". In a video shared with TMZ, Nene Leakes explains her husband was "transitioning to the other side" at Linnethia Lounge in Duluth. "Damn I miss my daddy," Brentt wrote in the post. TMZ reports that there won't be a funeral, at Gregg's request. "I've got the heart. Around the same time, the incident involving Gregg was revealed, there were rumors that Nene also has a side piece. Subscribe to The Daily Dish podcast, join our Facebook group, and follow us on Instagramfor the latest news hot off the presses. Porsha also shared a photo in her Instagram Stories, Nene has been honoring Gregg on her Instagram. 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Friends and family of reality TV star Gregg Leakes (above), who died last week, gathered Monday at the lounge owned by his wife, The Real Housewives of The event to celebrate Leakes life was held at Atlanta-based Linnethia Lounge, a restaurant owned by NeNe, and a number of Real Housewives of Atlanta castmates showed up to support their friend in the midst of her grief. And for that, I respected him so much, and he was just a kind, gentle, caring, supportive man, and she was really lucky to have him," Moore shared with ET. Keke Palmer And Darius Jackson Welcome Son Leodis Leo Jackson, ABOUT DAMN TIME: Gregory And Janine Share A Kiss On Abbott Elementary, And Black Twitter Went Up, Da Brat Is Pregnant And We Love To See It, De La Souls Trugoy AKA Plug Two Dead At 54, Rihanna Is Pregnant Again! This comes after rumors that Gregg and Nene have an open marriage. I am sending love and strength to @neneleakes & the entire Leakes family. Moore, who is set to makeher debut onDancing With the Starsfor the show's upcoming 30th season, flew in to Atlanta for the memorial to support NeNe, calling the event "everything [NeNe]wanted" for her late husband. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, sweepstakes, and more! ", The rep adds, "We ask that you pray for peace and strength over their family & allow them to mourn in private during this very very difficult time.". After the service, NeNe, who is known for protecting her privacy, opened up and shared a few pictures of the memorial service with her Instagram followers. "So even though it was hard for me to be there, it seemed like she got what she wanted, for people to smile, and I think he would've been happy about that.". I LOVE GREGG SO MUCH AND MISS HIM A LOT I will continue to be strong and celebrate his life, she wrote. Recently a fan came at Nene Leakes in a club getting pushy with her about not wishing the fan a Happy Birthday. Despite that though they were quite the blended family, usually putting on a united front while cameras rolled. TMZ reports a funeral will not be held, at Greggs request, though there will be a celebration of life at some point. 2023 E! If my work here is finished here, take care of them, lets go. from an episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta, Nene and Greggs love was such an integral part of #RHOA No other couple in housewives history is as iconic as this duo. After a long battle with cancer, Gregg Leakes has passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by all of his children, very close loved ones and wife Nene Leakes. "Spend time with your loved ones every chance you get," he wrote. Gregg Leakes was a businessman who was the husband of NeNe Leakes, a star of Real Housewives of Atlanta. May the love and many, many special memories NeNe recently gave a heartbreaking update on Gregg while stopping by her Linnethia Lounge. is a registered trademark. In the video, the couple dances together to Johnny Gills song It Would Be You., On Wednesday, NeNe and Greggs publicist confirmed his death in an official statement. NeNe and Gregg first married in 1997, and share one son together, Brentt, now 22. Rest pic.twitter.com/uWrKMLxS77, Gregg Leakes was one of the greatest husbands across all Housewives franchises. He began appearing on Real Housewives of Atlanta alongside his wife in 2008, continuing to appear through 2019. TMZ reports a funeral will not be held, at Gregs request, though there will be a celebration of life at some point. In partnership with Warner Bros. Entertainment, 2022 Emmy Nominee for Outstanding Entertainment News Program, NeNe Leakes Remembers Late Husband Gregg with Dancing Video. Download the FOX 5 Atlanta appfor breaking news and weather alerts. Gregg and NeNe Leakes first tied the knot in 1997 before getting divorced after Season 4 of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta. However, they reconciled and Today the Leakes family is in deep pain with a broken heart, he said. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. NeNe Leakes paid tribute to her late husband Gregg Leakes today with a video of the pair dancing. Brentt captioned the video, "Love ya pop. Among the attendees were several members of The Real Housewives of Atlanta family, including Kenya Moore, Porsha Williams, Marlo Hampton, Phaedra Parks, Eva Marcille, and Lisa Wu. See how stars are getting in the holiday spirit! In advance of the celebration of life on Monday, Nene commemorated the occasion by posting a photo on Instagram of her and her husband sharing a kiss. Phaedra shared a photo from the memorial to Instagram, which she captioned, "Whenever you call me-I'll be there, whenever you need me-I'll be there, I will always be around @neneleakes #RIH @greggleakes #GreggLeakes. Friends and family gathered for a private memorial service at Nene's Linnethia Lounge in Duluth, Georgia on September 6, according to E! Sign up here for exclusive access to all your favorite celebrities and breaking entertainment news! A clip followed that showed Brentt dancing and singing among friends. News App. The Real Housewives of Atlanta star and her family have honored Gregg after his tragic passing on September 1st. Tamar Braxton was also present for the evening as she serenaded the crowd in honor of NeNe's husband. "Time is so F**king valuable dog. While Leakes has no formal education beyond a high school diploma, he was able Gregg never, ever treated me any differently whether I was feuding with NeNe [Leakes] or not. NENE LEAKES POSTS HEARTWARMING BIRTHDAY DEDICATION TO HER HUSBAND GREGG, In June, NeNe confirmed that her husband's cancer had returned during an Instagram Live with The Jasmine Brand. Gregg previously battled with stage three colon cancer. 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