'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Star Kim Zolciak's Ex Lee 'Big Poppa' Najjar Dead
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Key Points:
- Lee Najjar, known as Kim Zolciak’s "Big Poppa" sugar daddy on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," died at age 68 on April 18, with the cause of death unknown.
- Najjar was a wealthy Atlanta real estate investor and an off-camera figure who funded Zolciak’s luxurious lifestyle during the early seasons of the show, despite being married to another woman.
- His death was confirmed by his daughter Katelin through emotional Instagram posts and by the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner.
- Najjar and his wife had two children, Katelin and Jeremy Najjar, and his relationship with Zolciak ended in 2009, with Kim calling him the love of her life at the time.
- Although never fully shown on camera, Najjar’s presence was a significant storyline that contributed to the early success and popularity of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta."
