Kandi Burruss Shuts Down Claims That Aunt Who Passed Away Was One of the ‘OLG’s’ Who Appeared on ‘RHOA’

Kandi Burruss holidays took a negative turn with her announcement that one of her aunts has passed away.

Kandi Burruss

Burruss shared a throwback headshot photo of her deceased aunt Hazel to her Instagram on Thursday. In her caption she spoke about mourning her aunt and simply asking for prayers from her fans. “lost my Aunt Hazel this morning. 😢 Why does it always seem like we lose loved ones around the holidays? Please keep my family in your prayers.”

The fans offered the restaurant owner their condolences.

“Oh no… So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you and your family! May God give you Peace and Comfort!!”

“Omg, sorry to hear that… my condolences to you”

“So sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family”

“Omg 😯 I’m so sorry for your loss @kandi my condolences to you and your family 🙏 I’ll keep you, Moma Joyce, aunt Nora, aunt Bertha , and your whole family in my prayers ❤️”

Yet when some fans got the aunt confused with the aunts named after Kandi’s “Old Lady Gang” restaurant, Burrus chimed in.

“My deepest prayers and condolences to you And your family Kandi 💔.. I loved her when she was on the show.. she was so funny and real.. 😢”

Kandi Burrus Twitter

“You’re In My Prayers.. Thank You For Clearing This Up Because Your Aunt Hazel Looks Exactly Like Your Aunt Bertha.. Condolences To You And Your Family, Kandi. ”

“Tell em Kandi but am gladi’ you cleared it i was wondering to thanks for the info”

“Thanks for clarifying this Kandi. I really thought it was one of the OLG’s. My condolences to you and your family luv.”

“I was confused also! My condolences to you and the family”

 

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