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The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast is paying tribute to Porsha Williams' late cousin, Yolanda "Londie" Favors, who died suddenly in August 2024 at the age of 34.
In the latest episode of the Bravo show, an emotional Porsha revealed the "huge loss" to longtime friend and RHOA co-star Phaedra Parks in a phone call.
"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 saw first-hand how close Londie was with Porsha and her family. "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."
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."
The cast acknowledged the value of their friendships. 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."
Porsha honored Londie's life on social media last summer. "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 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.
Read more about Porsha Williams' first interview since finalizing her divorce from Simon Guobadia.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo. Episodes stream the next day on Peacock.
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