Lee Najjar, Big Poppa, how did he die?

Lee ‘Big Poppa’ Najjar dies at 68

Reality TV fans are mourning Lee “Big Poppa” Najjar, Kim Zolciak’s ex, who has died at age 68. Multiple listings in the provided stories say the news was confirmed by his daughter.

What’s known

• Najjar was 68.
• He was a real estate investor.
• He was referred to by “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” viewers as “Big Poppa.”
• His death was confirmed by his daughter.

Why it matters

Najjar’s connection to Kim Zolciak kept him in the public eye for years, including through the reality TV orbit that brought him attention beyond real estate. His reported death adds another high-profile loss to the franchise’s extended cast network and may renew interest in the former relationship storylines that helped make Zolciak a household name.

No details were provided in the material above about the cause of death, location, or circumstances surrounding his passing. That means it’s not yet possible to say whether the death was sudden or related to any known health conditions based solely on these entries.