Trending Now - Kim Zolciak's Former Partner Lee 'big Poppa' Najjar Passes Away at 68

WHO:

NY Post - Lee Najjar and Kim Zolciak dated during the early years of her time on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta."

US Magazine - Lee Najjar's daughter, Katelin Najjar, expressed her love for him via her Instagram Story.

NY Post - Lee 'Big Poppa' Najjar, known for his relationship with Kim Zolciak from "The Real Housewives of Atlanta."

TMZ - Lee Najjar's daughter confirmed his passing.

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - The cause of Lee Najjar's death remains unknown.

US Magazine - The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner confirmed Lee Najjar's death to TMZ.

NY Post - Lee 'Big Poppa' Najjar has died at the age of 68.

TMZ - Najjar was best known to fans of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" as Kim Zolciak’s sugar daddy.

WHERE:

TMZ - Najjar was a wealthy real estate investor based in Atlanta, Georgia.

WHEN:

Sportskeeda - Lee Najjar passed away on April 18th, 2026.

TMZ - Lee Najjar passed away on Saturday, April 18th, 2026.

WHY:

US Magazine - The cause of death was not immediately available, as confirmed by the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner.

TMZ - The cause of death was not specified in the articles.

HOW:

TMZ - Najjar's death was confirmed by his daughter.

(UPDATED April 23, 2026 09:23 UTC)

Lee Najjar, known for his relationship with Kim Zolciak during her early years on "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," passed away on Saturday. The cause of his death remains unknown. This news has captured the attention of fans and followers of the reality television series.

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(UPDATED April 23, 2026 05:45 UTC)

Lee Najjar has passed away, with the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner confirming his death to TMZ. His daughter, Katelin Najjar, shared her love for him through an emotional post on her Instagram Story. The cause of his death has not yet been disclosed.

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(UPDATED April 23, 2026 01:23 UTC)

Lee 'Big Poppa' Najjar, known for his relationship with Kim Zolciak from "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," has died at the age of 68. His passing on Saturday, was confirmed by his daughter, although the cause of death has not been specified. Najjar was a wealthy real estate investor based in Atlanta, Georgia, and became a familiar face to fans of the reality show.