Lee Najjar, known as “Big Poppa” and linked to Kim Zolciak on Real Housewives of Atlanta, has been reported as deceased in April 2026 at age 68. Multiple outlets confirm the death, though details about the cause have not been publicly disclosed at this time. [source: various reports across entertainment outlets in April 2026]
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The ex-boyfriend of Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kim Zolciak, Lee 'Big Poppa' Lee Najjar has died at 68.
www.the-express.comLee Najjar on TMZ, your go-to source for celebrity news, photos, & videos. Latest Story: 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' Star Kim Zolciak's Ex Lee 'Big Poppa' Najjar Dead
www.tmz.comZolciak and Najjar had dated in the early seasons of the show, but he was never named or seen. Zolciak just referred to him as “Big Poppa.”
www.wsbtv.comLee Najjar has died at the age of 68. The Atlanta real estate developer, also known as "Big Poppa," the former partner of Real Housewives of Atlanta star
www.justjared.comAtlanta real estate investor Lee Najjar faces more financial troubles.Community & Southern Bank filed a lawsuit this month contending he defaulted on a loan of more than $3.
www.ajc.comLee Big Poppa Najjar, the real estate investor famously known as the mystery benefactor on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, has died at the age of 68. His death was confirmed on Tuesday by his daughter, Katelin, who shared...
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naginnajjar.comLee Najjar, known as “Big Poppa” on 'Real Housewives of Atlanta', has died at 68, his family confirmed
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