NeNe Leakes’ husband Gregg Leakes dies at 66 after battling colon cancer… as family ask for prayers of ‘peace and strength’
NeNe Leakes husband Gregg Leakes has died after his battle with colon cancer.
He was 66.
A spokesperson confirmed the news on Wednesday, saying: ‘Today the Leakes family is in deep pain with a broken heart.’
‘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.’
Tragedy: NeNe Leakes husband Gregg Leakes dies at 66 after battling colon cancer (Pictured, 2017)
That statement, shared by E!, continued: ‘We ask that you pray for peace and strength over their family & allow them to mourn in private during this very, very difficult time.’
The news comes after former Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe, 53, told fans at an event that Gregg was ‘transitioning to the other side’ amid his ongoing cancer battle.
Nene – real name Linnethia Monique Johnson – had addressed a crowd at Linnethia Lounge and spoke about Gregg’s condition, as she urged people to show her ‘some love and respect’.
Heartbroken: The news comes after former Real Housewives of Atlanta star NeNe, 53, told fans at an event that Gregg was ‘transitioning to the other side’ (Pictured, 2016)