Huntsville star died “peacefully at home, surrounded by love”

By Sonia Horon for Dailymail.Com

02:55 03 July 2024, updated 06:20 03 July 2024

• The star’s death was announced on Tuesday by blogger Marcella Speaks
• The cause of death is not yet known
• In May, KeKe celebrated the high school graduation of her eldest son Amaree

Love & Marriage: Huntsville star KeKe Jabbar has died at the age of 42.

The reality TV star’s death was announced by blogger Marcella Speaks during a YouTube livestream on Tuesday, according to TMZ.

Marcella read a statement she shared from Keke’s family, which said Keke died “peacefully at home, surrounded by love.”

The family remembered Keke as “a mother, a sister and a great friend, full of life, love and laughter.”

The cause of death has not yet been determined at this time.

KeKe’s cousin and reality TV co-star LaTisha Scott also made a statement on Instagram.

“We ask for RESPECT and PRIVACY in this moment of grief as we process this great loss! This is hard on our family!!!!!” it said.

KeKe was not present on her social media in June.

She published her last post on Instagram in May.

Her fans and followers expressed their condolences under her last Instagram post.

“Noooo… LORD hold her husband and children… they have been through so much,” one wrote.

“Rest in peace, KeKe,” added another.

“Rest in peace Keke. You were a real guy darling. Fly high,” added another fan.

In one of KeKe’s posts in May, she celebrated her eldest son Amaree’s high school graduation.

The proud mother shared several snapshots, including one of her and her son.

“My first born graduated high school yesterday and it was such an emotional experience!! I never thought 18 years would go by so fast! We are so proud of you Amaree. Shine like the star you are!!!” she wrote in the caption.

In addition to her leading role in “Love & Marriage,” KeKe was also known as an author, editor and professor.

Love & Marriage: Huntsville is a reality television show on OWN that follows the lives of successful African-American couples in Huntsville, Alabama.

There were eight seasons of the series.