Ne’Keshia “Keke” Dawson Jabbar, one of many stars of the fact present “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” died Tuesday, based on a press release from her household.
TMZ reported Jabbar was 42.
A reason for demise was not instantly recognized.
The assertion was learn on the YouTube channel of vlogger Marcella Speaks.
“It’s with excessive unhappiness that we announce the passing of our beloved Keke. She handed away peacefully at dwelling surrounded by love,” the assertion learn.
“She was a mother, a sister, an awesome good friend vigorous, love and laughter. She’s going to sorely be missed. Right now, we’re asking for respect and privateness in our second of grief whereas we course of this nice loss,” the assertion continued. It was signed “the Jabbar/Scott Household.”
Jabbar was featured in the newest seasons of the Oprah Winfrey Community present, which premiered in January 2019 and showcases the lives of prominent Black families in Huntsville.
Jabbar was the cousin of LaTisha Scott, who’s featured prominently within the collection alongside along with her husband, Marsau Scott.
“Right now we’re asking for RESPECT, and PRIVACY in our second of grief, whereas we course of this nice loss!That is exhausting for our Household!!!!!” LaTisha Scott posted Tuesday to her Instagram account:
Based on her social media profiles, Jabbar was additionally a author, editor, writer and professor of English at Alabama A&M College in Huntsville.
Charlotte Teague, chairwoman of the college’s English Division, stated Jabbar was an teacher within the division a number of years in the past and had not labored for the division in additional than 5 years.
“I’m unhappy to listen to of her passing,” Teague stated.
