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Kim Zolciak’s ex-boyfriend, Lee “Big Poppa” Najjar, has passed away at the age of 68. Najjar was a real estate investor known for his relationship with “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum Zolciak.<\/p>\n

Confirmation and Memories<\/h2>\n

Najjar\u2019s daughter, Katelin, confirmed his death on her Instagram Story by sharing a video of them dancing in a car, paired with the song \u201cDancing in the Sky.\u201d She also posted a photo of him wearing a black suit.<\/p>\n

Personal Life and Relationships<\/h2>\n

Najjar is survived by his wife, Kimberly, and their children, Katelin, Jeremy, Jared, and Jamen. He and Zolciak dated during Season 1 of “RHOA” in 2008, where he was referred to as \u201cBig Poppa.\u201d Although married to Kimberly, he was separated during their relationship.<\/p>\n

The Legacy of “Big Poppa”<\/h2>\n

Their relationship was off-and-on; they were engaged and remained close even after parting ways. Zolciak once described Najjar as a significant person in her life and great to her children.<\/p>\n

Zolciak has been married twice. She divorced Daniel Toce in 2003 and later married Kroy Biermann in 2011, from whom she separated in 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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