Porsha Williams opened up about the unexpected death of her cousin, Yolanda “Londie” Favors, on The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 16 finale.
“Dealing with the loss of my cousin Londie, I’m going through a lot emotionally while being there for my family,” she shared in a confessional. “She meant so much to all of us. So, it’s pretty difficult.”
At the top of Episode 17, which aired on June 29, Porsha and her sister, Lauren Williams, enlisted the help of professional mortician Phaedra Parks to plan a homegoing service for Londie, who passed away in August 2024 at the age of 34. She explained that they were taking up the mantle because Londie’s mom and sister “wouldn’t be able to do all this right now,” while carrying the weight of their grief.
During the meeting at Phaedra’s house, Porsha further revealed that Lauren was on the phone with Londie when she died.
“I was at work and I got some news that Londie was in distress, and within an hour or two, we had lost Londie,” Porsha added in her producer interview. “She was just the most giving person you can ever think of. … My heart is broken.”
Porsha Williams pays tribute to her late cousin, Londie Favors
At the Charles Oakley Foundation Gala, Angela Oakley chose “to honor” Porsha, noting her new friend’s recent loss in her introduction.
“Porsha, as well as her cousin, Londie, [were] instrumental in the work they do with her grandfather’s foundation,” Angela added, referencing the Hosea Helps organization. “So, I feel like today is a good day to honor her and her sacrifice.”
After thanking Angela and Charles, Porsha told the crowd that she’s continuing her charitable work “in honor of” Londie: “She worked tirelessly for the charity and she gave back every single day.”
In a confessional, she continued, “Being honored with Londie is just so beautiful because all I wanna do is let the world know how beautiful Londie was and how much work she did and how she had a heart for everyone. So, this is just a great moment for me.”
How the RHOA cast supported Porsha Williams after her cousin Londie’s death
Prior to the black-tie event, Porsha revealed that “most of” her castmates had reached out to her with words of sympathy after the loss of Londie, who appeared on both RHOA and Porsha’s Family Matters.
Later, Shamea Morton noted that she’d sent flowers and called “because we’re family,” despite an ongoing rift in their friendship. She also told Porsha that she would “definitely be there” whenever the homegoing details were finalized.
Seeing Porsha break down in tears at Charles and Angela’s fundraiser, the other ladies, including Drew Sidora, Kelli Ferrell, and Cynthia Bailey, rallied to support her.
As Cynthia noted in a confessional, “I love that no matter what we are going through, when one of us is in need, we all come together.”
You can read Porsha’s social media tribute to Londie here.
