RHOA star NeNe Leakes has sent shockwaves through the Bravo universe after revealing the haunting final text message her late husband Gregg Leakes sent her before his death in 2021
NeNe 56 spoke with raw emotion as she opened up about the heartbreaking private exchange which she says still plays over in her mind every single day
According to NeNe Gregg who bravely battled colon cancer until his passing at 66 used his final moments of clarity to send his wife a message that was both tender and gut wrenching She described it as “graphic honest and unfiltered” a window into the mind of a man fully aware that his time was coming to an end
NeNe admitted that sharing this text publicly was one of the most difficult decisions she has ever made but said she wanted the world to understand the depth of Gregg’s love and the brutal reality of what it means to lose someone to cancer
Sources close to the Real Housewives of Atlanta alum told DailyMailcom that the reality icon had kept the message private for years only showing it to a handful of close friends but decided now was the right time because she felt Gregg’s words could help others facing grief and terminal illness
In the candid message Gregg reportedly spoke about his fears his regrets and his unwavering devotion to NeNe writing that he wanted her to find happiness again and never “shrink herself for anyone”
NeNe said reading it aloud brought her to tears as it transported her back to the very moment she lost the man she called her “protector”
Insiders say the confession has left fellow Housewives stunned with many reaching out privately to show support for NeNe and to praise her for her courage in exposing such an intimate detail of her marriage
Fans online have flooded her with condolences but also admiration for her strength in turning her pain into something that might heal others
NeNe meanwhile has promised that Gregg’s legacy will continue through her family her business ventures and her new perspective on life reminding her followers that while she lost her husband she has not lost his love which remains etched forever in his final words
