🖤 Remembering Gregg Leakes: Husband of NeNe Leakes Passes Away at 66 After Cancer Battle
LOS ANGELES — The Real Housewives of Atlanta community is mourning the loss of a beloved figure. Gregg Leakes, the husband of Bravo star NeNe Leakes, has passed away at the age of 66 following a courageous battle with colon cancer.
The news was confirmed on Wednesday by family friend and publicist Ernest Dukes, who shared that Gregg died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his children and his wife — a woman he shared both life and screen time with on one of reality TV’s most iconic shows.
“Today the Leakes family is in deep pain with a broken heart,” Dukes said in a heartfelt statement.
💍 A Love Story with Highs, Lows, and Second Chances
Gregg and NeNe’s love story wasn’t just reality TV gold — it was real, complicated, and deeply human.
The couple first tied the knot in 1997, years before RHOA became a cultural phenomenon. Together, they had one son, Brentt, and lovingly raised their blended family. NeNe brought a son from a previous relationship, while Gregg had five children of his own.
In 2011, after more than a decade of marriage, the couple divorced — a split that played out in front of fans. But love had other plans. Just two years later, in 2013, they found their way back to each other and said “I do” once again in a lavish wedding that Bravo documented in the spinoff, I Dream of NeNe: The Wedding.
Their second chapter together was marked by renewed commitment — and challenges neither of them expected.
💔 A Brave Battle
In 2018, NeNe shared with fans that Gregg had been diagnosed with colon cancer, beginning a journey that would test their strength as a couple and a family.
Through public updates and appearances, the couple let viewers into their personal life during Gregg’s treatments and health struggles. The Bravo audience watched as NeNe juggled fame, caregiving, and the emotional toll of watching her partner fight such a serious illness.
Gregg’s grace, humor, and wisdom stood out — even in the toughest moments. He became a fan favorite in his own right, known for his calming presence, unconditional love for NeNe, and thoughtful words during on-screen conflicts.
🕊️ A Lasting Legacy
Gregg Leakes wasn’t just a reality TV husband. He was a father, a grandfather, a businessman, and a man who chose love — twice — with the same woman. His presence on The Real Housewives of Atlanta added balance and heart to the show’s high drama, and his passing leaves a void not only for his family but also for the millions who felt like they knew him.
As news of his death spread, tributes poured in from fans, celebrities, and fellow Housewives stars.
“Gregg was a good man — kind, wise, and always respectful,” one fan wrote. “He and NeNe gave us something real.”
🖤 Rest in Peace, Gregg
Though he is gone, Gregg Leakes’ legacy — as a man who fought bravely, loved deeply, and lived honestly — will live on in the hearts of those who watched, admired, and loved him.
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