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Love and Marriage: Huntsville Star KeKe Jabbar Dead at 42
View Date:2024-12-23 19:02:55
The reality television community is mourning the loss of one of its budding stars.
KeKe Jabbar, who appeared in OWN’s Love and Marriage: Huntsville, has died, her family confirmed through social media star Marcella Speaks. She was 42.
“It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved KeKe,” the statement read by Marcella during a livestream July 2, explained. “She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love. She was a mom, a sister, and a great friend full of life, love and laughter. She will be sorely missed and at this time, we are asking for respect and privacy in our moment of grief while we process this great loss. The Jabbar Family and the Scott Family.”
KeKe’s cousin, LaTisha Scott—who has starred in Love and Marriage since 2019—also shared another statement to her Instagram, adding on July 2, “This is hard for our family!!"
Although no cause of death has been shared, KeKe, who joined Love and Marriage in 2023, had been inactive on social media in recent months. since May. In addition to sharing a few of her live videos, she had last posted in celebration of her oldest son, Amaree, after he graduated high school.
“We're so proud of you Amaree,” KeKe wrote in a May 22 post. “Go shine like the star you are!!! I have to thank everyone who helped us rear this boy!! We did an amazing job!”
KeKe is survived by her husband Ameen, and her children Amaree, Ace and Aubree. In addition to describing herself as a writer, author and professor on her Instagram account, KeKe often shared glimpses into her family life on Instagram.
As she wrote in November 2023, “Beautiful live, beautiful family #thankful.”
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