Meghan King Edmonds suffered a tragic loss last week.

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On Monday, following the latest episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County, Edmonds, who joined the show during season 10, spoke of the recent death of LeAnn Edmonds, the first wife of her current husband, Jim.

"This has been an emotionally taxing week for my family and me," Edmonds wrote. "On Tuesday, July 22, LeAnn Huntley Edmonds-Horton lost her battle to colon cancer. Not only was she the mother to two of my stepchildren, Lauren and Hayley, she was my friend."

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"For LeAnn to embrace me as she did is a true testament to her character and her willingness to work together for the sake of her children," Edmonds continued. "LeAnn's personality was captured perfectly on camera: accommodating, sweet, and overall a lovely person. There are many people who are affected by her death but Lauren, Hayley, and LeAnn's parents are the ones who are affected significantly beyond anyone else, and I ask that you allow them to grieve as they see fit because even though life goes on and smiles and laughter exist, the pain in their hearts is constant."

LeAnn was seen briefly on The Real Housewives of Orange County season 10, and her daughter, Haley, continues to be featured.

For more of Meghan King Edmonds and her family, tune into The Real Housewives of Orange County on Mondays at 9 p.m. on Bravo.

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