One of theReal Housewives‘ most notorious mothers has died.
Elsa Patton — the Havana-born mother ofReal Housewives of Miamistar Marysol Patton who became a recurring star in her own right during the former Bravo franchise’s three-season run — died over the weekend, PEOPLE can confirm. She was 84.
“The family is so very grateful to the many fans and friends who have continued to ask for her and offer their prayers and best wishes,” Marysol’s statement continued.
Elsa’s health took a turn for the worse inRHOM‘s third and final season, which aired in 2013. Viewers learned during the season that Elsa had suffered a stroke.
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“She still has a way to go, but when I see her feisty spirit, I know she is on her way back to her old self,” Marysol told Bravo’s The Daily Dish in October 2013, of her mother’s recovery.
Her husband Donald Patton, who she was married to for 50 years, died in February 2018.
Private funeral services for Elsa will take place in Miami on Friday, NBC Miami reported.
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Members of the Bravo community mourned the loss as news of Elsa’s death broke.
“Throughout the history of theReal Housewives, we have met many friends and relatives of the wives, but rarely has someone’s spirit, humor, and wisdom made such an indelible impression as Elsa’s did,” Andy Cohen said, kicking off a touching tribute to Elsa on Sunday’sWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.
He then rolled a clip package showing off some of Elsa’s best moments on the series.
source: people.com
