Hollywood is taking pause to pay their respects to Gregg Leakes, who has sadly just lost his life to cancer, at the age of 66.
The famed investor and business consultant leaves behind his wife, NeNe Leakes, best known from The Real Housewives of Atlanta, a son named Brentt, that he shared with NeNe, and a beautiful grand-daughter named Bri’Asia Bryant. He also has 5 children from another relationship.
Social media is ablaze with friends, fans, family and celebrities alike all taking some time to share their grief over this truly devastating loss.
Gregg Leakes, Remembered
Gregg Leakes saw huge success through his business endeavors. A true trailblazer in the world of business investments and consulting, he took pride in being self-taught and self-driven. He worked hard to build his career one step at a time, and eventually soared to the upper echelon of success through a series of successful ventures. Among them was a televised special depicting his over-the-top wedding to NeNe, which was called I Dream Of NeNe. The couple then shared the spotlight in The Real Housewives of Atlanta, furthering the family's exposure, and fortune.
It is estimated that Gregg Leakes' hard work and devotion to the betterment of his career resulted in a net worth of roughly $4 million.
He will truly be missed.
Twitter Mourns His Loss
Twitter is responding to the loss of Gregg Leakes in a big way, and are sending love to NeNe and the rest of his family that now has to cope with the void of his loss.
Fans are honoring his memory and sending loving comments and condolences, such as; "Gregg was such a great guy and a true gentleman to all of the ladies on #RHOA. He will be missed," "Truly hope he passes with peace and full of love...that the pain he will no longer deal with..he loved Nene for Nene..all of us would love to have someone love us for who we are and not wanting to change that...he was true..I pray for strength to come to his family," and "keep honking that horn in heaven gregg!"
Others said; "Father GOD I pray for peace and comfort for the family. I can’t image what they are feeling," and "So very sorry to hear of Greg's passing. My sincere condolences to Nene and Son. Your husband Greg and father to your son was a dear man and will be very much missed. He will be in the hearts of so many he grew to love him from the show. Sending love and light to you."
May he rest in peace and power.