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24-06-2025
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Porsha Williams Remembers Her Late Cousin, Yolanda 'Londie' Favors
Porsha Williams is remembering her late cousin, Yolanda "Londie" Favors, nearly one year after she passed away, in a very special way. During The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16, Episode 16, Porsha opened up about Londie, who passed away "unexpectedly" in August 2024 at the age of 34. "It was just so sudden — so difficult," she said during the episode, which aired on June 22. "Londie was just the most giving person you could ever think of." "[She was] a loyal person, the most creative with her company. She did so much for my grandfather's foundation. The most honest person you could ever think of. It's just a huge loss," Porsha added of her cousin, who appeared on Porsha's Family Matters. During the episode, Phaedra Parks acknowledged how much Londie meant to Porsha. "I'm devastated because I know Londie was really the backbone of their family," she noted. "I know Porsha is devastated." Cynthia Bailey also acknowledged how hard this news was on everyone. "I'm in shock," she said. "Londie was so sweet, so loving. This is devastating news." See Where Porsha and Dennis Stand Today as They Co-Parent Their Daughter Pilar: "Through the Chaos..." Porsha Drops a Bombshell on Drew's Love Life to a Producer: "Can Y'all Take That Out?" The RHOA Cast Reveals Spicy Unseen Moments From the Granda Trip (EXCLUSIVE) During a preview RHOA Season 16, Episode 17, as seen in the video above, Porsha can be seen talking about how Londie's death had impacted her. "Dealing with the loss of my cousin, Londie, I'm going through a lot emotionally, while being there for my family," Porsha explained during a confessional. "She meant so much to all of us, so it's pretty difficult," Porsha admitted. "I'm just numb," Porsha's sister, Lauren Williams, added. "We were like sisters. We grew up, we were babies together." Porsha continued, opening up about when she first found out about Londie's passing. "I was at work, and I got some news that Londie was in distress, and within an hour or two, we had lost Londie," Porsha explained. "She was just the most giving person you could ever think of." Sign up for Bravo Insider and read behind-the-scenes features including: Summer House Cast Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Filming Secrets (Including Those Mystery Packages) Real Housewives on Vacation: The Delicate Science Behind Group Trip Room Assignments Porsha Williams Details Journey From "Innocent" RHOA Newbie to "Supernova" on Season 16 From "Friend of" to Full-Time Real Housewife: Keiarna & Shamea Tell All Related: See Where Porsha & Dennis Stand Today as They Co-Parent Daughter Pilar: "Through the Chaos..." Shortly after Londie passed away in 2024, Porsha took to Instagram where she revealed that she had served as the officiant at her "home going" celebration. "Our whole family will forever miss you and we will never be able to fill the void and actually we don't want to," she wrote. "I rather honor your legacy with living as you did with integrity, loving spirit, sense [of] humor, true loyalty to those you loved, empathy, and compassion for people you love and those you touch!" she added. "I will honor your memory by carrying on your legacy you built during your short time with us. Love you always and promise to help your nieces remember your greatness. Love you Londie til we meet again." See how Porsha's friends and Bravolebs paid tribute to Londie after her passing last year.
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23-06-2025
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'RHOA' Cast Reacts to Sudden Death of Porsha Williams' Late Cousin Londie Favors
Yolanda "Londie" Favors died suddenly in August 2024 at the age of 34, just weeks before her birthday Porsha Williams shared the sad news about her late cousin with Phaedra Parks in a phone call that aired in the latest episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta Londie was featured several times on the show and also appeared alongside Porsha in her 2021 spinoff series, Porsha's Family MattersThe Real Housewives of Atlanta cast is paying tribute to Porsha Williams' late cousin, Yolanda 'Londie' Favors. The latest episode of the Bravo show captured the ladies' reactions to Londie's unexpected death, which occurred in August 2024. In a brief phone call, an emotional Porsha revealed the 'huge loss' to longtime friend and RHOA co-star Phaedra Parks. 'It just was so sudden, so difficult,' Porsha said. 'Londie was just the most giving person you can ever think of. Loyal person, the most creative with her company. She did so much for my grandfather's foundation. The most honest person you can ever think of.' Phaedra noted that Londie, who was also featured in the Porsha's Family Matters spinoff series from 2021 to 2022, was like a 'little sister' to Porsha. 'I'm devastated because I know Londie was really the backbone of their family,' Phaedra continued in her confessional. 'Very young, but just brilliant. I mean, a sweetheart, and I know Porsha is devastated.' Just hours later, the women gathered for Phaedra's 'Black Glove Affair' party, where she shared the tragic news with everyone. 'So tonight, Porsha wasn't here because — me and Shamea [Morton] definitely know Londie — Londie, her cousin, died suddenly,' Phaedra explained. 'So she's dealing with that.' Cynthia Bailey, who has known Porsha for over 13 years, let out an audible gasp as Shamea began to sob in Phaedra's arms. 'I'm in shock,' Cynthia told cameras. 'Londie was so sweet, so loving. This is devastating news.' Phaedra went on to remind the group that it was important to be there for Porsha despite any of their differences. 'We fall out, but at the end of day, we're sisters,' she added. 'We've got to stick together and really support one another, because you never know when it's the last time.' Londie was weeks away from her 35th birthday when she died on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024. The cause of death was not announced at the time. 'So it's true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love,' Porsha began an Instagram tribute that week, using a quote from author E.A. Bucchianeri. 'Londie - you were our best friend, our sister, our aunt, our cousin, and so much more,' her tribute continued. '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. For that, we're eternally grateful,' she concluded. 'Love you always Dear Baby Cousin 💔🥺🙏🏾 RIP' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Real Housewives of Atlanta airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo. Episodes stream the next day on Peacock. Read the original article on People
