Celebrity Celebrity Deaths Celebrity Death News Porsha Williams’ Porsha Family Matters Costar Yolanda Favors Dies at 34: ‘Love You Always, Dear Baby Cousin’ In a tribute, Williams wrote, “We know that your spirit will always be with us every day guiding us through this difficult time” By Charna Flam Charna Flam Charna Flam is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has previously appeared on Variety, The New York Post, and The Wrap. People Editorial Guidelines Published on August 12, 2024 10:08PM EDT Close Yolanda Favors. Photo: Yolanda Favors/Instagram Porsha Williams cousin Yolanda “Londie” Favors died on Wednesday, Aug. 7. She was 34. The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member shared the news of her cousin and Porsha's Family Matters costar’s death in an Instagram tribute on Sunday, Aug. 11. A cause of death was not announced. Williams, 43, began her caption with 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.” The photo she posted of Favors was emblazoned with a quote from author Renee Wood that read, “Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, and you are loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure.” Favors would have celebrated her 35th birthday on Aug. 21. Paying Tribute to the Celebrities Who Have Died in 2024 The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip alum also spoke to her cousin's legacy. “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 wrote. She concluded that their family is “eternally grateful” for Londie. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Porsha Williams with Yolanda Favors. Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty The Real Housewives of Atlanta Sets Cast for Season 16 After Shakeup: Meet the New Housewives Williams’ RHOA cast members sent their condolences in the comments. “My sincerest condolences to you and your family. There is an old adage 'only the good die young' and Londie was better than good she was great," Phaedra Parks wrote. "May God be pleased with her works and may peace, understanding and unspeakable joy be yours always 🙏🏽🕊️❣️." Cynthia Bailey added, “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.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽.” And Kandi Burruss wrote, “She was a beautiful person! I’m sorry for your loss. 🙏🏾,” while Kenya Moore commented simply with, “🕊️🕊️🕊️.” Yolanda Favors. Yolanda Favors/Instagram Williams and Favors starred on Porsha's Family Matters' only season, which aired from 2021 to 2022. The series followed Williams’ family and their reactions to her ongoing personal drama. A representative for Bravo did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for more information on Monday.