All of us at Bravotv.com were deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of Ashley "AJ" Jewell, featured on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Below is a statement from TreMedia on behalf of Real Housewife Kandi Burruss:
"As has been reported, Ashley Jewell, 34, was killed in Atlanta last night. AJ, as he is known to many, and Grammy award winning songwriter, Kandi Burruss of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and formerly of platinum recording group Xscape, were engaged to be married. Kandi is devastated as she is also mourning the death of her uncle, Ralph Leslie, and is attending his funeral today. She has no statement to make at this time and asks for privacy. There are no final details on the death of AJ."
Kandi has also reached out to fans on her Twitter page: "I could never in a million years imagine this happening," she posted. "Please pray for AJ's children. That's who I'm the most concerned for. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for their prayers."
Our thoughts are with Kandi and AJ's family during this difficult time.
...kandi u bring such a new and positive energy to the show,and during ur time of grief,i'm grateful for the smile u brought to all the viewers who supported ur success and struggle!! Thank u!!
dat is so sad dat someone would kill AJ it dont even make any sense
IM SORRY WAT HAPPEN! THINGS HAPPEN 4 REASON GOD CALLED UPON HIM 2 B A Garden ANGEL OVER U DONT CRY SMILE HE'S N A MUCH BETTA PLACE N STILL WITH U GOD BLESS
kandi im so sorry to fin out bout AJ.i just started watching this show and from what i seen from AJ was that he was a good man he had your back and he love you and your mom deeply.i send my prays out to you and the family as you all heal from this horrible lost.
I am so sorry for yourloss. The children and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. I recently went to a funeral for my best friend (47) who passed away from cancer.
Please be kind and thoughtful of everyone on earth, it may be the last thing you do.
I only knew of AJ thru the show, but i could tell that is what he did. Kind thoughtful young man who gave of hisself.
God wanted that beautiful young man (along with my beautiful young friend)home with him.
God bless you Kandi and all of your family at this time.
May God continue to be with u at this very hard time.my thoughts and prayers are with u and the family.May GOD BLESS YOU IN THE NAME OF JESUS
i watch the show all the time. i even record it and then go and watch it later. i was just watching the episode of u and ur mom and aj all goin to counseling and i just cant believe that he is gone. i had this big lump in my throat the whole time. i love all you guys! i am so saddened by this. u r very different than all the other girls. you are a nice and sweet person. i pray for you and all of his children. i know that you will pull through. you are a strong willed person. just know that you guys are loved by many!!!! in my prayers....
Kandi, I relate to you soooo much on the show, and when I heard Rickey Smiley say that AJ passed away, my heart stopped. I wanted to pick up the phone and call you to share my heart felt pain with you. But then I had to realize that I don't know you personally (SMILE). Kandi, I lost someone I considered to be the love of my life 13 years ago, and all that I can say is GOD will carry you through it. Just let go and let GOD do his thing... you know he can do it, so let him do so. You will see how much better you will feel. May GOD be with you, AJ's babies, and your baby as well. Hopefully, your mom WILL be there to support you, through all of this, GOD knows she should. May GOD BLESS you :)
Having never blog before, I find I need to tell you how very sorry I am for your lost. AJ seemed to be the love of your life, and that's just how he will stay in your heart. He supported you with your dreams, so you keep going and may time heal you pain.
Faithful viewer.
HI KANDI MY FAMILY AND I ARE PRAYING FOR UR LOST,MAY GOD BE W/ YOU
AND YOUR DAUGHTER AND AJ'S CHILDREN.STAY STRONG AND REMEMBER THE
GOOD TIMES WITH AJ.HE'S AT PEACE NOW AND THERE'S NO KINGDOM LIKE OUR FATHER ABOVE.AJ IS LOOKING DOWN ON YOU AND HE WOULD WANT YOU TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND HIS CHILDREN,THEY GOING TO NEED YOUR
LOVE AND STRENGTH AT THIS TIME.LUV U
NEW ORLEANS LA.
I SO SORRY FOR U AND UR BOOO FAMILY AND IM SO U LOST AJ TO BOO BUT JUST KEEP UR HEAD UP
KANDI MY HEART ACHES FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.I THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR DAUGHTERS RELATIONSHIP AND AJ AND IT REALLY HURTS.BUT I WANT TO TELL YOU GOD IS IN CONTROL AND HE WILL COMFORT YOU AND BRING YOU OUT OF THE STORM.SEND MY PRAYERS TO AJ'S FAMILY.AND DON'T THINK YOUR MOTHER DID'NT LIKE AJ.I BELIEVE MOMS ARE JUST THAT THEY JUST WANT THE BEST FOR US.I FELT AJ WAS A GOOD MAN FOR YOU.AND WHAT YOU SAW IN HIM NO ONE ELSE KNEW. LOOK WE ALL HAVE A PAST AND AJ'S PAST WAS NOT AS BAD AS A WHOLE LOT OF PEOPLE.I BELIEVE HE HANDLED HIS BUSINESS WHEN IT CAME TO HIS KIDS AND IF YOU LOVED HIM YOU LOVED THEM. MY ELSHADDAI BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.GOD'S SPEED!!! COLOTTA FROM H-TOWN. BLOG ON BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kandi, my name is candy and it seems like life gives you so many stuggles and you feel like when will i stop with you, you just have to belee it will that is what keeps me going no buddy knows how you feel because its differnt for every one and for the blog of feeling sorry for the kids that balso differnt because you layed down with him every night and that is two differnt feelings
Im sorry for your lost. May God bless you and your family. To AJ's family may God be with you and his children. I'll keep you in my prays. Kandi keep your head up and stay strong for daughter.
P.S. love u and love the show..
Peace & Love 2 U, Kandi & Riley; & 2 Mr. Jewell's children, family, & friends. On the show, I observed a hint of sadness in his eyes. My prayer is that his soul finds rest &
FIRST I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. KANDI WHEN I FOUND OUT ABOUT AJ DEATH IT WAS LIKE I KNEW THE TWO OF YOU PERSONALLY. IT SEEMED AS IF I BECAME LOST OF WORDS EVEN IN EMOTIONS. THAT SAME NIGHT I PRAYED FOR AJ, YOU, AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. I HAVE LOVED YOU SINCE YOU APPEARED ON THE SHOW YOU HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL PRESENCE ABOUT YOURSELF. I WAS HOPING THAT YOU AND AJ WOULD JUST FORGET ABOUT THE NEGATIVE THINGS THAT WHERE SAID AND GET MARRIED!!! SO ALWAYS REMEMBER THE BEST TIMES THAT YOU AND AJ HAD AND NEVER THE WORST. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS.
LOVE YA LIKE A SISTA!!!!!!!! FROM YOUR GIRL BRIDGETT M-TOWN (MEMPHIS,TN)
I didn't want to believe this; I was hoping I misread. AJ had the face of an angel and was a good father. He wll be missed and he is a live in spirit...watching over all the people he loves. Speak to God to speak to AJ.
DouRoc
Northern, NJ
I am truley sorry for your lost.You and his family are forever in my prayers I love you I love your music. My god bless you and keep you...... God will bless all of his love ones that are left to mourn his death.Again I'm so sorry for your lost
KANDI AM SO SORRY BUT I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT AM PRAYING FOR U OK, MAY GOD BE WITH U AND THE FAMILY N AJ FAMILY TOO I LOVE YOU KANDI. JAMAICA BIG U UP GIRL
Kandi, I didn't see this until last night and I couldn't believe it. His kids, family, you and your family are in my prayers. Nothing can change what has happened but know that God has a bigger plan than we could ever imagine. Keep your faith in Him and He will see you through this time of bereavement for both your uncle and AJ.
Hey Kandi..... You know you are in my prayers, but I just want to know how to get in contact with you, I want you to produce some songs for my daughter?
You are the boom anybody who can take 'tardy for the party and turn it into that hot tune, YOU THE WOMAN!!!
I love you so much stay blessed.
I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MY DAUGHTER AND I WATCH THE SHOW ALL THE TIME.I DO NOT KNOW U PERSONALLY BUT HAVE BEEN WATCHING U SINCE THE DAYS OF XSCAPE. YOU ARE A STRONG YOUNG WOMAN, A GOD FEARING WOMAN. TRUST AND BELIEVE THAT GOD WANT PUT MORE ON YOU THEN YOU CAN BARE. KEEP YOUR FATH N GOD AND HE WILL SEE YOU THROUGH.I WILL KEEP YOU AND AJ FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS.HOLD YOUR HEAD UP AND STAY STRONG FOR ALL THE CHILDREN. GOD BLESS AND KEEP.WHEN YOU ARE FEELING DOWN LOOK TO HIM FROM WHOM ALL YOUR BLESSINGS FLOW.I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR MOM EVERYONE GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU.
kandi,sorry for your loss,GOD will see you through all of this.keep your faith in him. p.s.your my favorite of the housewife.I tune in just to see you.
You are an incrediable person you will survive your terrible loses they will make you stronger. may God be with you and your family. when you recover from all this, and You will, let your beautiful voice be heard (Your Singing). Through your voice & lyrics you will touch sooooo many. You have been a great addition to the show. Love you
Kandi, I'm so sorry for your lost at this time, you have been strong through all obstacles that have come your way recently, regardless of what anyone has said or have to say about your relationship with A.J. I felt that A.J. was the man for you he was good for your soul, he was a positive role for your daughter, and he made you feel special that's all that mattered. I also feel in my heart that your mom would have come around in time, you are her baby, and see only wants the best for you and her grandbaby, best interest was at heart trust that, god is with you and your family, you are a beautiful, strong, positive woman and will get through this keep your head up girl, god will see you through.
im so sorry for your lost and i wish you good and i know how you feel and i am a big fan don't know what else too say
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Remember this passage of scripture and know that AJ is in a much better place than you and I are right now. It is hard to deal with now, but just know that God does not do ANTHING for NOTHING and that it is all in his plans. Be blessed and may God keep you and your family is my prayer.
Kandi,
I am soooo sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers got out to you and your family and AJ's children. May God continue to bless and keep you safe in his arms. I know the show is the last thing on your mine right now, but I would like to say, you have been a blessing to see. You have brought so much to your show and have it made worth watching.I truly love your honesty and loving nature for others. Be Blessed Sistah and stay strong, you are not alone.
Kandi,
I have admired your spirit and compassion thoughout this season. I am truly sorry for the passing of AJ and your Uncle. I respect you, particularly since I have read that you will raise AJ's twins. May God continue to bless you and your extended family.
I am so sorry for your lost. Iknow you can get through with the losing of fiance.All you have to do is pray that you get through with it.R.I.P AJ!!!!!!!!We're gone to miss you.
God Bless u & your family & AJs Family .
OH KANDI, I WISH THAT I DIDN'T HAVE TO MEET YOU ON SUCH A SAD OCCATION I KNOW THAT THIS WILL BE A TOUGH ROAD TO GO DOWN BUT GOD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH,AND DON'T BE DISCOURAGED ABOUT THE WAY THAT GOD RUNS THINGS IN OUR LIFE HOW YOU JUST LOST YOUR UNCLE,NOW THE LOVE OF YOU LIFE PLEASE REMEBER YOU ARE GOD'S CHILD FIRST THEN HE GAVE YOU TO YOUR MOM AND TRUST AND BELIEVE THAT HE WILL NOT GIVE YOU ANYMORE THAN YOU CAN BARE,SO BABY BE STRONG FOR YOUR SELF,YOUR BABY AND A.J'S CHILDREN AS WELL MAY YOUR MUSIC BE A GREAT SUCCESS AND PLEASE DON'T CHANGE YOUR ALBUM LEAVE IT JUST AS YOU PLANNED IT BECAUSE EVERYTHING IN OUR LIFE HAPPENS FOR A REASON YOU ARE SINGING ABOUT YOUR LOVE AND YOR RELATIONSHIP AND LET THAT BE,YOU SAID YOU BELONG AT THE TOP WHEN YOU WERE ON THAT BUILDING AND THAT'S WHERE YOU WILL BE MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT&YOU ARE IN MY PRAYER'S
I'm So Sorry Kandi, I now that this is very devistating to have to say to yourself that I have lost my Husband before God committed you all to say your vowels to each other,but I want to say that the road ahead will get better as time goes on and God will not give you more than you can bare,I just want to say to you your baby and his chilren that god will see you all through this tough time in your life and baby remember your a strong black Woman that comes from a family with a long line of them and you have to be strong for you baby and your future,we dont know why God makes the decisions that he makes and why he alows them to go his way but I can truly say that he is never wrong,even though we might not agree with them he is always RIGHT! So baby I am praying for you and your baby and A.J's children and I know that GOD will see you through, so baby keep your head up because what did you say at the top is where you belong and let god show you the way,also hunny continue to be inspired by your Music and let your album be what it is that you wrote,you wrote it for a reason and let it all just flow out and continue to be inspired by things that GOD put in your life and also in you path you are in my prayer's and may GOD be with you! P.S my family are the Wiggins, Dewayne Wiggins and Ray Wiggins A.K.A Rafel Sadique so if you need any assistance with anything while in L.A Ray lives in L.A and Dewayne lives in Oakland so honey don't hesitate to call me and I will give you direct connection with them. May GOD be with you in your time of bereavement,stay encouraged and GOD Bless you now and Forever. (COTACT ME@) TAGGED.COM put in city-Femont C.A and female age-36 and you will find me send me a message, give me your E-mail address and I will send you my Phone number A.S.A.P and if you just need someone to talk to because sometimes we all need that my doors are open anytime so stay strong my sister and I'm here if you need me!Love ya and remember stay strong for you and your baby. Charlene Wiggins
Kandi you got so many blogs you might not get to mind but ive blogged you once girl im just shocked i didnt know wat happen till tonight epsoide i always said i wish people would let you all be happy but you knw wat girl thi is something hard for you but God just buliding you up we have to go through so much to get to were we wanna be i swear i be wanna give up but i gotta keep going i kant say i knw wat u going through but i do know how it feels to be hurt forreal an da best thing to do is stay postive i love you
Kandi
AJ is still here! Always in ur heart. He has not left u but remains with u always. Find a dark quiet place n talk with the Lord! He will listen n take u n his arms n heal your aching heart! He nos wT ur goin thru n he nos ur heart! Trust in wat be has done n he will show u his purpose! When the calls stop comin, He will still be by ur side. It's all in his plan. Just trust Him n have faith
Stay strong my Sista n remember "out of somethin bad, somethin good will come". Wait on him He has great n marvelous things ahead for u!:)
Be blessed!
Da Roze
Kandi, I don't blog or follow web pages, but I have followed your show. Your personality is such that I had to come to this website to find out what happened... I am so terribly sorry that you have to endure this loss among several others these past few months.
You shine with such a light that no one can hold a candle to you. You will mourn, you will not find a reason for this tragedy. What will get you through are friends and family. Communicate your pain, don't close yourself off and TIME will heal your wounds. My thoughts are with you.
Kandi,
I just found out about the tragic news and I am completely saddened by the passing of AJ. If you didn't know it,the love that you shared for one another was truly genuine and real on TV.I saw how hard you fought for the love the you had for him and I am truly,truly sorry for what has transpired. I don't know you personally, but please continue being the sweet, loving person that you are and don't let this tragedy transform you into someone that you are not. My prayers are with you and his family. Please stay strong. I am very sorry, keep your head up and fly above.....
WOW, Im in shock my heart hearts....I grew with Kandi in Escape Days and loved her songs,with other artist singing them... I was soooo happy to see you on Housewives Atlanta and too see you were coming out again singing and engaged and felt connected to you....when I heard about AJ my world froze and all I am going through as a single mom stopped and my entire heart and soul went out to the children and Kandi...God never gives us more then we can bear seems unreal at these times...stand strong and know Im there with you in prayer daily. Your life gives me strength to keep going.
love Juls
i am so sorry for your loss but hold your head high trust god he loves you give your life and he will bring you through.
My heart goes out to you and AJ's family. I started and have continued to pray for you all since I heard the news. I pray that God will help you through these difficult experiences. Stay strong and God Bless.
I am so so sorry for your lost, theres areason for everythink in lifes journey. to god be the glory in all works, He won't put on you more than you can bare. Keep smileing your a beautiful spirit of life, it shine even on this show. I can see GOD in you. I know your gonna be okay because god is with you and he has AJ setting right next to him keeping his eyes on you to. So keep your head up my sisterr in christ jesus.You make the show worth watching with your peaeful sprit shinning on it. We need more positiful people in this curel world. TO GOD BE THE GLORY.
READ THESE CHPTERS FOR STRENGH
Philippians 4: 6-7
Jeremiah 17:8
John 14:18
Isaiah 43:4
2 Corinthians6:18
Genesis 28:15
Proverbs 14:32
John 8:51
P.S AJ is still with you my sister stay stong for you are blessed
Kandi,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you will find the strength to get through this. My family has experienced so much loss in the last 4 years, my son, 2 uncles, my brother and aunt have died since 2005, our house burnt to the ground and we lost everything,yet I try to see the good that came out of everything we lost. I hated when people said this to me during the tragidies, but yet I look back now and see what they meant. And this too shall pass. My thoughts and love are with you and your family.
I can't stop crying. I was about to give up on Atlanta Housewives until they got you. I've totally enjoyed the show since you are now on it and wait for your scenes to come on. I just watched the last episode. I'm totally shocked and saddened. I love God and I no he has his plans but I cant wait to ask him, "WHY?" For you and everyone else who are so loving and good people have to have such tragic events in their lives. I'm 38 and totally admire you and hope my daughter turns out as wonderful as you. Thinking of you, Laurie Sullivan, Missouri
Kandi my prayers are with you an your family God bless you much love stacie an family we just loss my mother.
Kandi, I wish I had the words to make you feel better but I know that there are no words to ease the pain. just remember that your daughter will be hurting as well, she was very close to him also and you will have to be strong for her because she will be hurting. AJ was good to her and I'm sure in her mind he was a father figure. so Kandi I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with your family and his children
Dear Kandi,
I am so sorry for your loss. I've watched the show since day one. I've come to see you as a real lady, and a sincere God loving woman. I will continue to keep you and AJ's family in my prayers. I believe in my heart that you are a very strong, and blessed woman. I only wish I had the opportunity to actually meet you in person. I would love to meet you. I live in East TN. and everyone here watches the show. We all love you. Please know that millions of fans are thinking of you. I hope you find peace, and strenght to carry on. Which I believe you will. God Bless you, and AJ's family.
(Devoted fan Forever) Stay Strong. With all my love, Kim
My prayers go out to you and your family. Just keep God first and know that everything will be alright. Love ya girl.
Kandi, I am so very sorry for your losses....I always tape the shows, and at the end of the episode I seen the In Loving memory of Aj, and my heart dropped, so saddened for you and his children.
You and his Family will be in my thoughts and prayers....And may god always be with you....God doesn't give you more then you can handle..Just keep yourself busy, keep doing what you love...Aj would want that!!!
Take Care Trish
I"m so sorry to hear of your loss,my prayers go out to you and AJs family be strong.
hi kandi im gina gordillo im 16 years old and i watch the show with my mom and when i herd about your lost i couldnt believe it....me and my mom will like to have AJ on our prayers and we all know he is in a better place... god bless you and we hope for the best...
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