Monty Brinson has died.

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Following a long battle with cancer, the ex-husband of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kim Richards passed away, and in a message to fans, Rick Hilton, Richards' brother-in-law, confirmed the tragic news.

“We have lost Monty Brinson after a brave battle with cancer,” Hilton wrote, according to a report by Radar Online on Monday. “His heart was as big as the moon and he was loved by all he met. He will be sorely missed. I love you always."

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Despite his dire health, Brinson kept in contact with his many fans, via Instagram.

“Even though I’m facing death eye to eye which instead of being scared or pity, I’m embracing it as I go forward with this journey,” he posted on Instagram last week. “I pray my journey helps others in what lays ahead of them through their struggles.”

A photo posted by Monty Brinson (@montybrinson) on Nov 23, 2015 at 12:07pm PST

 

“I’d like to thank all the people who have crossed my path,” Brinson continued in a separate post. “You’ve all touched my heart. May everyone have a blessed night and much love to everyone sweet dreams Monty.”

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on Bravo. For more on Brinson's passing, check out the Entertainment Tonight clip below.