Cynthia Bailey attends the Theresa Roemer’s Fashion Woodlands fashion show at Roemer Estate on November 04, 2023 in Magnolia, Texas.Photo:Marcus Ingram/WireImage
Marcus Ingram/WireImage
Cynthia Baileyis mourning the loss of her father.
TheReal Housewives of Atlantastar, 56, first shared the news of the death of her father, Eligah, on Instagram on Dec. 11, as she shared athrowback photofrom her childhood and captioned the post, “rest in peace daddy. 🕊️”
On Saturday, she reflected on the loss as she shared a shot of the framed photo of her younger self that her father kept in his house. In the heartfeltpost, she shared a message to her father as she said, “All I wanted to ever do was be a good daughter & make you proud of me.”
“I was so touched with all that we have been through (the up’s & downs) together that the entire time you always kept this photo of me close to you. the whole time. i now have it & will keep it close to me as well,” she continued.
“I promise as you look down on me from heaven that i will continue to try to make you proud.”
Bailey added that she is “grateful for the beautiful memories” as “those are the only ones that really matter in the end.”
Her dad died at the age of 78 on Dec. 10, according to anotherpostfrom the Bravo star that commemorated his life and spoke of his funeral. She thanked her followers, loved ones and fans for the “warm wishes, prayers, texts, dm’s, phone calls and heartfelt condolences” in the caption as she shared footage from the funeral service and a portrait of her late father.
Teresa Giudicewrote, “So sorry for your loss ❤️🙏,” whileNeNe Leakescommented “🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾.”
Dorinda Medley, “So sorry my sweet Cynthia I pray for his safe journey to heaven ❤️”
Octavia Spenceralso commented, writing, “🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽,” andJanelle Monaewrote on the same post, “May God bless you and your family I’m so sorry 🙏🏾.”
Cynthia Bailey attends the 2023 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina at Kaseya Center on October 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida.Romain Maurice/Getty
Romain Maurice/Getty
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Bailey’s father’s death comes after she’s also been candid about her mother’s health journey.
Last year, she revealed that her mother had beendiagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery,sharingon Instagram that it had been caught early and was only stage one.
“With surgery to remove the cancer & radiation she is going to be fine,” Bailey shared.
A few months later, in November, she had an exciting update for her fans as she shared thather mom was officially cancer-free.
“Thanksgiving came early. Thank you all for your love, prayers & well wishes! Glory be to God!💕💗 #cancerfree #healthiswealth.”
source: people.com
