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22-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Kandi Burruss Reveals Her Aunt Bertha of ‘Old Lady Gang' Has Alzheimer's: ‘It's Not Easy'
Kandi Burrus revealed that her Aunt Bertha Jones has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease She said the diagnosis hasn't been easy for her family and that they're trying to manage it Aunt Bertha, part of the trio 'Old Lady Gang,' previously appeared in Bravo's Kandi & the GangKandi Burruss revealed that her aunt Bertha Jones was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum, 49, shared the health update during a sit-down interview with Amazon Live on Wednesday, May 21. She admitted that she doesn't even know how to begin discussing the difficult and personal family issues that have followed the diagnosis. 'We're having a really hard time because my Aunt Bertha has Alzheimer's,' she said. 'So, you know, trying to manage that.' 'If anyone's ever dealt with somebody in your family going through that, and it gets worse, it's not easy,' she continued. 'So… it's a time.' is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Burruss then quickly moved past the conversation, noting that she didn't want to 'get all emotional' about it. Alzheimer's is a degenerative brain disease that is caused by complex brain changes following cell damage. It progressively affects memory, thinking and behavior seriously enough to interfere with daily tasks. Burruss' aunt is part of the beloved 'Old Lady Gang.' In addition to Jones, the trio — which earned the nickname "Old Lady Gang" during their time on RHOA — also includes Burruss' mom, Mama Joyce Jones, and the singer's aunt, Nora Wilco. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Burruss later honored the three women by naming her Atlanta soul food restaurant 'Old Lady Gang.' Its menu includes a mixture of recipes from the trio. RHOA is just one of the reasons why Aunt Bertha has been known to fans for years. She also made appearances on Bravo's Kandi & the Gang, a reality show that documented all the behind-the-scenes drama of the Old Lady Gang restaurant. She also appeared in season 2 of Secret Celebrity Renovation, during which Burruss surprised her with a special design makeover. Read the original article on People
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27-01-2025
- Entertainment
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Interior Designer Sabrina Soto Says 'Forever Starts Now' After Announcing Engagement
Sabrina Soto is ready to walk down the aisle! On Monday, Jan. 27, the 49-year-old interior designer, who has appeared on shows like Secret Celebrity Renovation, Ty Breaker, Get It Sold and Trading Spaces, surprised fans by announcing that she was engaged. "💍 The most unexpected surprise of my life. Forever starts now. ❤️," Soto wrote next to a photo of her and her fiancé whom she did not publicly identify. PEOPLE has reached out to Soto's representative for comment. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Related: The 10 Biggest Celebrity Engagements of 2024 In the comment section, many of her celebrity friends expressed their well wishes for the bride-to-be, including Bobby Berk, who wrote, "Congrats you two!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️." "Welcome to the fam! ❤️❤️❤️ Perfect addition! Couldn't be happier for you guys! Congrats," Taniya Nayak commented. Vern Yip also chimed in, writing, "Perfect in every possible and important way! So looking forward to celebrating in person when we see you next! Nate…we know you have to be an incredibly special person to capture her heart so fully! Huge Congrats to you both! ❤️❤️." Related: HGTV's Sabrina Soto Shares Her Easiest Trick for Refreshing a Room (Hint: It Involves a 'Big Sticker') Soto hinted at her new romance last July in an Instagram Carousel that included photos from her summer. "This year was just full of friendship, great conversation, soul and family. I don't want to be cliché and say live, laugh, love….. but I just did. ❤️," she wrote. She was previously engaged to Michelin-star chef Dean Sheremet. She announced her engagement in December 2021 before sharing in July 2022 that the two had called it quits. "Some of you have noticed that I haven't been wearing my ring. I decided to end the engagement and I've never been more proud of myself. Sending love to anyone navigating through a life transition. You got this. 💪🏼 ❤️," she wrote on Instagram at the time. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Soto is also a mom to daughter Olivia Gray, whom she shares with her former long-term boyfriend Steve Grevemberg. Read the original article on People
