Buddy of Huntsville star Keke Jabbar announces official cause of death at age 42

Reality star Keke Jabbar’s close friend has revealed details about the “Love & Marriage: Huntsville” star’s death at the age of 42.

YouTuber JoAnn Jenkins, who boasted about her friendship with Jabbar, ended speculation about the cause of her friend’s death.

“Keke did not overdose, Keke did not take her own life. Keke loved life. Keke was not ready to leave life. She was not ready to leave her children, her husband or her family,” Jenkins said Wednesday night during a YouTube livestream.

The vlogger claimed that the late reality star would often get tired and “go to sleep somewhere.” She said Jabbar decided to get some sleep after she had a problem with her car.

“So, this morning at seven, her husband goes to the garage,” Jenkins said in her so-called “official statement.”

“He sees Keke, who he thinks is sleeping in the car. He tries to get her attention. He opens (the car). She’s not breathing,” she continued.

“Her husband, her partner, her best friend tried to get his wife, the mother of his children, back, but he couldn’t. Keke died of carbon monoxide poisoning. That’s all. That’s all,” she added.

The reality star’s death was announced by blogger Marcella Speaks, who read a statement from Jabbar’s family on Tuesday.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Keke. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love,” she said on behalf of the late star’s family during a YouTube livestream.

“She was a mother, a sister and a great friend full of life, love and laughter. She will be greatly missed and we ask for respect and privacy in this moment of grief as we process this great loss. The Jabbar family and the Scott family.”

Marcella said Jabbar died “peacefully at home, surrounded by love.”

Following the heartbreaking announcement, Jabbar’s cousin and co-star LaTisha Scott asked for privacy while she deals with the news.

“In this moment of grief, we ask for RESPECT and PRIVACY as we process this great loss! This is hard on our family!!!!!” Scott wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.

“Love & Marriage: Huntsville” follows the lives of three couples in Huntsville, Alabama who invest in real estate.

The OWN show has proven to be a huge success with a total of 8 seasons.