Kim Richards Pens Emotional Goodbye to Monty Brinson

Kim Richards has taken to social media in order to write a message she prayed she’d never have to write.

About 24 hours after Monty Brinson died of cancer, the reality star has penned an emotional goodbye to her former husband of four years.

“Yesterday I said goodbye to best the friend I’ve ever had in my life,” Richards wrote on Instagram of Brinson, who is the father of Kim’s daughter, Brooke.

Brinson and Richards were married from 1985 to 1988.

But they remained in close touch for years after splitting, with Brinson showing support for Richards are recently as 2015 in light of her drinking and arrest issues.

“Monty was an amazing person with an amazing soul,” Richards added on Monday night.

“We shared over 30 years of Love & Happiness and brought a beautiful daughter into world. I am so grateful for all that we shared. I know we will be together again one day.

“I love you Monty.”

Those who watch The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills online or on television over the years have seen Richards care for her ailing ex-husband, who was battling lung cancer.

“My angel in heaven, and I know that we be together again one day. I will carry you in my heart always my love… until then, may you rest in peace,” Richards concluded her post.

We send our condolences to Kim, to her friends, to her family members and to anyone who was close to Monty Brinson.

May he rest in peace.

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Paris Hilton Mourns the Loss of Monty Brinson

Paris Hilton and a number of members of the Real Housewives franchise have taken to social media out of mourning.

They are all paying respects to Monty Brinson, the ex-husband of Kim Richards who died of cancer at the age of 58 this weekend.

According to People Magazine insiders, Richards is “devastated” by the passing of Brinson, who she may have divorced back in 1988, but who remained a close influence in her life for many years thereafter.

Paris Hilton, meanwhile, knew Brinson well because her father is Monty’s ex-brother-in-law.

And the hotel heiress had the following to say on Instagram, writing this message along with the above photo montage:

“Heartbroken to hear the sad news of my Uncle @MontyBrinson’s passing after his long brave battle with cancer. He was such an incredible man with such a huge heart.

“He was so insightful & positive about life, even with all he was going through. He always had a smile on his face & lit up the room with his positive energy & fun personality.

“He will be truly missed.”

Richards’ former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills costar Camille Grammer also sent her sympathy via Twitter, linking to news of Brinson’s death and writing:

“So sad Lovely man with a kind heart. My condolences to Kim and his family.”

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Brinson was married to Richards from 1985 to 1988.

A year after they married, the two welcomed their daughter, Brooke. She is now 29 years old.

“My father fought till the very end and never gave up. He was surrounded by everyone he loved and went peacefully,” Brooke wrote on Instagram, concluding:

“Today is bittersweet knowing that he is at peace and doesn’t have to fight this horrible disease anymore. Thank you everyone for your kind words.”

Monty Brinson, Ex-Husband of Kim Richards, Dies at 58

Monty Brinson, the ex-husband of reality star Kim Richards and the father of her daughter Brooke, died on Sunday after a lengthy battle with cancer.

He was 58 years old.

Rick Hilton – Brinson’s former brother-in-law, who is married to Richards’ half-sister Kathy – confirmed the sad news on Instagram last night, writing:

“We have lost Monty Brinson after a brave battle with cancer. His heart was a big as the moon and he was loved by all he Met. He will be sorely missed. I love You always!”

The ex-Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member and Brinson were married for three years and shared a daughter together.

They divorced way back in 1988, yet remained far closer than most former spouses remain. They even lived together recently as Brinson’s health grew worse.

Brinson, an heir to a supermarket franchise, was a strong and outspoken supporter of Richards over the years, defending her last in 2015 she was arrested twice and spent time in rehab.

“All I will say at this time besides being best friends, and personally a person who has a great heart is thankful to all her fans and friends for believing in her,” he wrote of Kim last year.

“Personally I have not seen her but we speak everyday. Do I know everything absolutely. Do I take up for my family and friends absolutely. Do I say it like it is. Absolutely.”

We send our condolences to Brinson’s loved ones.

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