The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘S Porsche Williams mourns her ‘dear nephew’.
Porsha, 43, took to Instagram on Sunday, August 11, to announce the death of her cousin, Yolanda “Londie” favorswho died on Wednesday, August 7. Londie previously appeared with Porsha on her RHOA spin-off show, Porsha’s family matterson Bravo.
“Londie – you were our best friend, our sister, our aunt, our cousin and so much more,” the shared RHOA star. “Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, and you are loved beyond words and will be deeply missed.”
“The impact and value you have given all of us during your time here has been enormous, but we know that your spirit will always be with us, every day, guiding us through this difficult time and what is yet to come. For that we are eternally grateful,” said Porsha.
The Pursuit of Porsche author concluded her tribute with, “I love you always sweet nephew 💔🥺🙏🏾 RIP.”
Porsha, who shares daughter Pilar, 5, with her ex, Dennis McKinleyis currently shooting RHOA season 16, marking her return to the franchise after previously leaving at the end of season 13.
Porsha’s return was announced in February, along with news that she signed an overall talent deal with NBCUniversal. The reality TV personality will develop scripted projects for both the company’s broadcast and streaming properties.
“I am incredibly grateful for the vision and trust NBCUniversal has placed in me to be a bigger part of their family,” Porsha said in a statement at the time. “I’m looking forward to being back on ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ and showing the world my new world!”
“Our audience has supported and admired Porsha as she shared her life in such an authentic, hilarious and vulnerable way over the past year,” Rachel Smiththe vice president of unscripted content, lifestyle and documentaries, shared in a statement, noting that NBCUniversal is “happy to collaborate and leverage its creativity and passion through this partnership.”
Porsha’s return comes next Kandi Burrus announced her departure RHOA after 14 seasons.
She will be joined by Porsha in season 16 Phaedra Parks, Drew Sidora, Shamea Morton Mwangi, Brittany Eady, Kelli Ferrell And Angela Oakley. Kenya Moore was suspended during filming in June after allegedly sharing explicit photos of castmate Brittany.
Insiders with knowledge of the situation said so We weekly that Moore will not be part of the upcoming episodes expected to air in 2025. One source said this exclusively Us that “a return has not been discussed.”