Keke Jabbatr died ‘peacefully’ at home (Picture: Instagram)
Keke Jabbar, a reality TV personality who starred in Love & Marriage: Huntsville, has died at the age of 42.
LaTisha Moore Scott, a cast member on the US reality series and Jabbar’s cousin, shared news of a family death on social media and asked for privacy.
‘At this time we are asking for RESPECT, and PRIVACY in our moment of grief, while we process this great loss!’ she wrote on Instagram. ‘This is hard for our Family!!!!!”
Jabbar’s death was initially reported by YouTube vlogger Marcella Speaks, who read a statement she said was from Jabbar’s family.
‘She was a mom, a sister, a great friend, full of life, love, and laughter. She will sorely be missed,’ Speaks read, revealing Jabbar died ‘peacefully at home’.
In full, the statement read: ‘It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Keke. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded in love.
She starred on the OWN TV show Love & Marriage: Huntsville (Picture: OWN/Love & Marriage: Huntsville)
Jabbar had been absent from social media for the past month (Picture: INSTAGRAM/kekejabbar)
‘She was a mum, a sister, a great friend full of life, love and laughter. She will sorely be missed. At this time we are asking for respect and privacy in our moment of grief as we mourn this great loss.’
At this point the cause of death has not been revealed.
Jabbar was last active on social media in May, when she shared proud pictures of her son Amaree graduating from college.
There have been eight seasons of Love & Marriage: Huntsville, which follows the lives of three couples embarking on a real estate venture in Alabama.
Fans have taken to social media to express their condolences, as @gentl_introvert wrote: ‘Stunned and saddened by the news! Rip Keke Jabbar!
‘Your passing is a tremendous loss. May your memory be a blessing and your soul find eternal peace.’
YouTube user @bwnwmnq wrote: ‘OMG No. I’m so terribly sorry for her husband, children, mother and family. This is so sad. Praying for them all.’
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