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NeNe Leakes, 54, confirmed that her son Brentt Leakes, 23, suffered congestive heart failure and a stroke on Monday, October 10. “This is not the way I wanted it to come out,” NeNe said in a video on her Instagram Stories, after TMZ broke the news of Brentt’s health incident. “Two weeks ago today, Brentt had congestive heart failure and a stroke,” she revealed. “He’s only 23 so he’s really young for something like that to happen to him.” MoreCelebrity News
NeNe Leakes and her son in April 2014 (Photo: SplashNews)The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum clarified that Brenttdoesn’t drink or do drugs.” She also revealed that doctors tested him for HIV, which could have caused the health incident. “It was very scary,” NeNe added of Brentt’s hospitalization. “I don’t even want to go into details with what happened and how I found out, what condition he was in. Obviously a stroke is a very serious thing and so he’s struggling with speaking and it’s — just keep us in your prayers, keep bringing your prayers.”
NeNe also said Brentt “was in good spirits” when she FaceTimed with her son. “I’ve just been asked so many things and I’m just I’m baffled. I am baffled,” she added. “It’s a lot. So just keep praying and I will speak to you guys whenever I can. Again, he has shown some improvement, and we’re really happy and blessed for that.” Articles Trending Now
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