Porsha Williams left heartbroken after death of beloved young family member who starred in spin-off Bravo reality show
Yolanda 'Londie' Favors died at the age of 34 on Wednesday, August 7.
On Sunday, Porsha Williams announced the devastating news that her younger cousin had passed away and shared a tribute in her memory.
A cause of death for reality star, who appeared on Porsha's spinoff series Porsha's Family Matters, was not announced.
Favors would have celebrated her 35th birthday on August 21.
In memory of her younger cousin, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star shared the last photo Favors posted on her Instagram as well as a quote from author E.A. Bucchianeri.
Yolanda 'Londie' Favors died at the age of 34 on Wednesday, August 7
On Sunday, Porsha Williams announced the devastating news that her younger cousin had passed away and shared a tribute in her memory; Favors seen on far right alongside Porsha and her half-sister Lauren on the far left in 2021
The photo she posted of her cousin, which was a selfie Favors had posted on Instagram in 2022, was inscribed with a quote from author Renee Wood, which read: 'Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, and you are loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure.'
Porsha included the same quote in her caption.
'So it's true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love,' Porsha quoted Bucchianeri as she began in a lengthy caption dedicated to Favors, who she affectionately referred to as her 'dear baby cousin.'
'Londie, you were our best friend, our sister, our aunt, our cousin, and so much more,' she wrote.
'Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, and you are loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure.'
'The impact and value you provided all of us during your time here was tremendous, but we know that your spirit will always be with us every day guiding us through this difficult time and what's still to come,' she continued. 'For that, we're eternally grateful.'
She concluded her heartfelt note and wrote: 'Love you always Dear Baby Cousin. RIP.'
Many of Porsha's castmates from the Real Housewives of Atlanta sent their condolences with emotional comments.
A cause of death for reality star, who appeared on Porsha's spinoff series Porsha's Family Matters, was not announced. Favors would have celebrated her 35th birthday on August 21. In memory of her younger cousin, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star shared the last photo Favors posted on her Instagram as well as a quote from author E.A. Bucchianeri
'So it's true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love,' Porsha quoted author E.A. Bucchianeri as she began in a lengthy caption dedicated to Favors, who she affectionately referred to as her 'dear baby cousin'
Many of Porsha's castmates from the Real Housewives of Atlanta sent their condolences with emotional comments; Favors seen with Porsha's Family Matters co-stars, Lauren Williams as well as Porsha's former assistant and family friend Dominic Rahjee
'My sincerest condolences to you and your family,' Phaedra Parks wrote. 'There is an old adage "only the good die young" and Londie was better than good, she was great. May God be pleased with her works and may peace, understanding and unspeakable joy be yours always.'
Kenya Moore commented simply with three dove emojis while Cynthia Bailey commented: 'Wow. Heartbroken. She was always so kind, sweet and full of love. She will be missed by all. Sending my heartfelt & deepest condolences to the family. I am so sorry for your loss.'
Kandi Burruss also commented and wrote: 'She was a beautiful person! I'm sorry for your loss.'
Tanya Sam, who appeared on the Real Housewives of Atlanta as a friend of NeNe Leakes, also left a comment. 'Omggggg noooo. I am so sorry for your loss,' she wrote. 'I just saw her at Atlanta & Co. twice actually. My deepest condolences to you and the whole family.'
Shawntae Harris-Dupart, a rapper who goes by the stage name Da Brat, also commented: '[Wait a minute], I'm so lost. Awe man, nah man. Londie my girl, man. THEE COOLEST. Awe I'm so sorry guys ugh. She kept me laughing EVERY time. Like huh?'
