Former mall owner faces more legal troubles
Atlanta 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.comHere are the latest updates I can share based on recent public reports.
- Lee Najjar, known as “Big Poppa” from The Real Housewives of Atlanta, has died at age 68. His daughter Katelin Najjar confirmed the news on social media, with reports indicating he passed away around April 18, 2026; the exact cause of death has not been disclosed publicly.[2][3][4]
- Coverage outlets are noting his long-time association with Kim Zolciak and the early RHOA storyline, but emphasize that Najjar did not appear on the show despite being a central off-screen figure for many years.[4][2]
- Multiple outlets from entertainment and news sites have reported on the death and referenced the family statements, with some including brief biographical context and mentions of his family survivors.[3][5][2][4]
If you’d like, I can pull more details from specific outlets (e.g., TMZ, E! News, or major international outlets) or summarize what tributes and reactions have been posted on social media by family and friends. I can also help track any official statements from representatives or updates on the cause of death as they become available.
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- Reports confirming Najjar’s death and date of passing.[5][2][3][4]