Kandi Burruss has built a strong fan base for more than one reason, whether through her Grammy-winning song, her appearance on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, or her work as a successful entrepreneur. However, her fame did not come without challenges, as she also faced some difficult moments. Recently, fans noticed one of those moments when her latest tribute honored a family loss she never forgot.
Kandi Burruss remembers brother Patrick, who died at 22 in 1991
The TV star recently shared an emotional tribute post on Instagram for her late brother, Patrick, featuring four photos. One of the photos showed Patrick by himself, while the other three featured the mom and the TV star alongside him. Kandi Burruss remembers her brother, who died at 22 in 1991.
Burruss wrote, “Happy heavenly birthday to my brother Patrick! It’s your day & will always be! I love you always & forever! ❤️??.”
In the first photo, we can see a half-body image of Patrick, with only the area above his chest visible. He is wearing a T-shirt and smiling for the camera. Meanwhile, the second photo shows him with their mother, Joyce Jones. The other two photos feature childhood memories, and it appears that the Grammy Award-winning singer herself is standing alongside him in those childhood pictures.
Talking about the death of Kandi Burruss’ older brother, Patrick Riley, he died in a car accident on June 17, 1991. At the time of the accident, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star was only 15 years old. The incident took place in Mexico.
The actress was very close to her brother and still remembers him on social media. According to reports and discussions, her brother’s sudden death had a deep impact on Kandi’s life and emotions.
For context, this is far from the first post the singer has shared in memory of Riley. It is difficult to keep count of all the posts Burruss has dedicated to her late brother, but she consistently shares a post on his birthday and death anniversary.
