KeKe Jabbar’s cause of death has been announced two months after her sudden passing.
Love and Marriage: Huntsville star succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning, according to TMZ.
The newspaper obtained the autopsy report from the Alabama coroner on Friday.
The report indicates that Jabbar had 64% carboxyhemoglobin in her blood. For comparison, normal values are below 2% for non-smokers and below 5% for smokers.
Carbon monoxide poisoning was listed as the primary cause of death, but a toxicology report also revealed that Jabbar had oxycodone and oxymorphone in her system when she died at age 42.
KeKe Jabbar’s cause of death has been officially announced two months after her sudden passing
The Love & Marriage: Huntsville star succumbs to carbon monoxide poisoning
She is survived by her husband Ameen Jabbar, her three children and her parents.
The reality star’s death was announced on July 2 by blogger Marcella Speaks during a YouTube livestream.
Marcella read a statement from Keke’s family, which said Keke “passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love.”
The family remembers Keke as “a mother, a sister and a wonderful friend, full of life, love and laughter.”
KeKe’s cousin and reality TV colleague LaTisha Scott also shared a statement on her Instagram.
“At this time we ask for RESPECT and PRIVACY in our time of grief as we process this great loss! This is hard on our family!!!!!” it read.
KeKe was absent from social media in June.
The report indicates that Jabbar had 64% carboxyhemoglobin in her blood. For comparison, normal values are below 2% for non-smokers and below 5% for smokers.
Carbon monoxide poisoning was listed as the primary cause of death, but a toxicology report also revealed that Jabbar had oxycodone and oxymorphone in her system when she died at age 42.
KeKe was absent from her social media in June. She last posted on her Instagram in May. One of her posts celebrated her eldest son Amaree’s graduation from high school (the duo are pictured together)
Besides his role in Love & Marriage, KeKe was also known as a writer, editor and professor
The proud mother shared a number of snaps, including one of her and her son.
“My first born graduated from high school yesterday and it was such an emotional experience!! I didn’t expect 18 years to go by so fast! We are so proud of you Amaree. Shine bright like the star you are!!!” she wrote in the caption.
Besides his role in Love & Marriage, KeKe was also known as a writer, editor and professor.
Love & Marriage: Huntsville is an OWN reality television show that follows the lives of successful African-American couples in Huntsville, Alabama.
