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Cynthia Bailey Reflects on Her Father's Passing: "It Was Really Tough"

The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum shared how she's coping after the loss of her dad, Eligah, and opens up about her family today. 

By Jenny Berg

When Cynthia Bailey appeared on the Jeff Lewis Live podcast, she opened up about a difficult chapter of her life.

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"I actually lost my dad [Eligah] in December," The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum said during her January 30 chat with Jeff Lewis. Cynthia went on to share how she's coping after the "really tough" loss and opened up about her grieving process. 

Cynthia Bailey opens up about her father's passing 

After Jeff expressed his condolences, Cynthia replied: "Thank you so much. That kind of came out of nowhere, and that was that. Thank you [to] everyone [who] sent your well wishes for all of that." 

Becoming reflective, Cynthia added: "It's a weird thing when you lose a parent. Although my dad and I weren't close in the end — we had some issues and whatever. When you lose a parent, it's a very tricky thing. It's almost like part of your universe just — even if you weren't close to them — something's kind of missing."  

She added: "It took me a minute to just kind of sit with that, and so most of December, I sat with that and I feel really good now. But it was really tough." 

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Cynthia Bailey opens up about her life today

Back in December, Cynthia had shared an Instagram post that seemed to reflect her current state of mind. “Life is so precious," Cynthia wrote. "Live, love, [and] protect yourself from anyone or anything that does not add value or keeps you from living a peaceful existence.”

She added hashtags that spelled out love, life, reflection, and peace, among other words. 

Cynthia Bailey wears a pink top and wears natural and light makup.

Cynthia Bailey shares an update on her daughter Noelle Robinson 

On Jeff's podcast, Cynthia also shared some of her plans for her time in Los Angeles, where Jeff's show is based. "I am here for a couple of weeks," Noelle Robinson's mother said.

"[I'll be doing] just like work stuff, I haven't seen Noelle in a little bit so I'm going to spend some time with her, and, you know, just be out here. I haven't been out here all year."

Noelle moved into her Los Angeles home in 2022 and has lived there ever since. Back in August, Noelle posted a sweet video of Cynthia hanging out with her at her Los Angeles home. “Made her a matcha when she landed,” wrote Noelle. Perhaps it's time for another mother-daughter matcha. 

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