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”
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.
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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.
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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, “🕊️🕊️🕊️.”
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.
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