Real Housewives of Potomac star Gizelle Bryant, 52, has announced that her dad has sadly passed away.
The reality star took to Instagram, where she penned an emotional post to confirm that her father, Curtis Graves, a famed civil rights activist who even rubbed shoulders with Martin Luther King Jr., has died at the age of 84.
Gizelle uploaded a heartwarming family photo as she wrote a heartfelt caption, telling fans: “Thank you for being the best Dad that a little girl could ever want or need. I will miss you every day of my life,” complete with a string of red heart emojis.
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No additional details about Curtis’ death, including his cause of death, have been revealed.
Gizelle’s father, born in New Orleans, was a member of the Texas House of Representatives from 1967 to 1973.
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Reports claim that he was one of three African-American members elected in 1966, with this also marking the first time this happened since the 1800s.
Curtis even worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with him said to be a huge figure in the Civil Rights Movement.
There is even a snap online that shows the two men sat beside one another.
Gizelle even shared the snap back in 2016 and gushed over how “proud” she was.
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Not only this, but he was a businessman too and attended both Texas Southern University and Princetown University, with him also working for NASA during his career.
Following Gizelle’s announcement, her fans and family have taken to social media to share their condolences and pen heartfelt tributes.
Gizelle’s daughter, who is Curtis’ 18-year-old granddaughter, has also paid tribute to her late granddad, like her mum.
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Grace took to Instagram to share a story which comprised of a snap that saw her posing with her granddad at her high-school graduation.
As well as her daughter Grace, Gizelle has two children, 17-year-old twins Angel and Adore.
One fan penned: “Thinking of your family during this sad time, Gizelle,” while another shared: “May he rest in power, Gizelle and thank you for everything he’s done.”
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