KeKe Jabbar dead at 42: Love & Marriage: Huntsville star passed ‘peacefully at home surrounded in love’
- The star’s death was announced Tuesday by blogger Marcella Speaks
- The cause of death has not yet been released
- In May, KeKe celebrated her eldest son Amaree’s high school graduation
Love & Marriage: Huntsville star KeKe Jabbar has died at the age of 42.
The reality star’s death was announced Tuesday by blogger Marcella Speaks during a YouTube livestream, according to TMZ.
Marcella read a statement from Keke’s family, which said Keke “passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love.”
The family remembers Keke as “a mother, a sister and a wonderful friend, full of life, love and laughter.”
The cause of death is currently unknown.
Love & Marriage: Huntsville star KeKe Jabbar has died at age 42
KeKe’s cousin and reality TV colleague LaTisha Scott also shared a statement on her Instagram.
“At this time we ask for RESPECT and PRIVACY in our time of grief as we process this great loss! This is hard on our family!!!!!” it read.
KeKe was absent from social media in June.
Her last post on Instagram was in May.
Her fans and followers expressed their condolences in her last Instagram post.
“Nooooo… LORD, wrap your arms around her Husband and Children… they have been through so much,” one wrote.
“Rest in peace KeKe,” added another.
“RIP, Keke. You were the real deal, sweetheart. Fly high,” added another fan.
In May, KeKe posted a message celebrating her eldest son Amaree’s high school graduation.
The reality star’s death was announced Tuesday by blogger Marcella Speaks during a YouTube livestream, TMZ reported
Marcella read a statement she shared with Keke’s family, saying Keke “died peacefully at home, surrounded by love”
The cause of death has not yet been announced at this time
KeKe’s niece and reality TV colleague LaTisha Scott also shared a statement on her Instagram asking for “respect” and “privacy,” adding, “this is hard on our family!!!”
KeKe was absent from her social media in June. She last posted on her Instagram in May. One of her posts celebrated her eldest son Amaree’s graduation from high school (the duo are pictured together)
The proud mother shared a number of snaps, including one of her and her son.
“My first born graduated from high school yesterday and it was such an emotional experience!! I didn’t expect 18 years to go by so fast! We are so proud of you Amaree. Shine bright like the star you are!!!” she wrote in the caption.
Besides his role in Love & Marriage, KeKe was also known as a writer, editor and professor.
Love & Marriage: Huntsville is an OWN reality television show that follows the lives of successful African-American couples in Huntsville, Alabama.
There have been eight seasons of the series.