Leah McSweeney Pens Emotional Tribute To Her Grandmother After Her Death!

Leah McSweeney is mourning the loss of her grandmother. The Real Housewives of New York City star shared the sad news in an emotional post on Instagram on October 27.

"I still can’t wrap my head around the concept of you being gone. I may never be able to. My Queen. You understood me in a way that most of the adults in my life never could," she wrote. "You were an open book of wisdom who didn’t hold back when sharing your experiences and feelings. You helped me reconcile and understand the most deeply baffling issues I grappled with from addiction to relationships to motherhood. You were an anchor for the entire family no matter how rough the sea."

She continued, "You loved each of your 14 grandkids unconditionally the way only a grandmother could. Your knowledge of pop culture always impressed me. And when you asked me “what’s the tea?” I would always spill it. I can’t even fathom not being able to pick up the phone and call you and hear your sweet raspy angel voice “hi leah how are you?”. I saved your voicemails though so I can still listen. I’m going to miss your Thursday night texts when you would break down each RHONY episode. Knowing you were proud of me is my greatest accomplishment thus far."

"You respected me as a business woman even when I felt like I had failed. But you helped me feel accomplished and you were the one who would call me and tell me the things I needed to hear," she shared. "The end of life conversations we had are going to live in my soul forever. I know you would want us to not be sad but it’s impossible not to be. 

She added, "I feel so grateful you got to see me as a mother, be a great grandma to Kiki and lived to see me get sober again. I promise to keep making you proud and to not be so hard on Bunny. Thank you for being the matriarch to our family. We will celebrate you forever but make no mistake there is a gaping hole that will be impossible to fill in every one of our hearts. I miss you so much grandma."

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I still can’t wrap my head around the concept of you being gone. I may never be able to. My Queen. You understood me in a way that most of the adults in my life never could. You were an open book of wisdom who didn’t hold back when sharing your experiences and feelings. You helped me reconcile and understand the most deeply baffling issues I grappled with from addiction to relationships to motherhood. You were an anchor for the entire family no matter how rough the sea. You loved each of your 14 grandkids unconditionally the way only a grandmother could. Your knowledge of pop culture always impressed me. And when you asked me “what’s the tea?” I would always spill it. I can’t even fathom not being able to pick up the phone and call you and hear your sweet raspy angel voice “hi leah how are you?”. I saved your voicemails though so I can still listen. I’m going to miss your Thursday night texts when you would break down each RHONY episode. Knowing you were proud of me is my greatest accomplishment thus far. You respected me as a business woman even when I felt like I had failed. But you helped me feel accomplished and you were the one who would call me and tell me the things I needed to hear. The end of life conversations we had are going to live in my soul forever. I know you would want us to not be sad but it’s impossible not to be. I feel so grateful you got to see me as a mother, be a great grandma to Kiki and lived to see me get sober again. I promise to keep making you proud and to not be so hard on Bunny. Thank you for being the matriarch to our family. We will celebrate you forever but make no mistake there is a gaping hole that will be impossible to fill in every one of our hearts. I miss you so much grandma.

A post shared by Leah McSweeney (@leahmob) on Oct 27, 2020 at 9:21am PDT

Many Real Housewives stars showed their love and support to Leah McSweeney in the comment section of Leah's emotional post.

Dorinda Medley wrote, "This is so beautiful Missing is hard and forever."

Elyse Slaine commented, "Awwww.... I know how close you were. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. May your grandma’s memory be a blessing. ❤️🙏🏻."

RHONY newbie Eboni K. Williams wrote, "Leah, sending you SO much love and light Queen. Your grandma is forever proud of you and forever in your heart. You are her legacy and it’s beautiful 🙏🏾❤️💕."

RHOD's Stephanie Hollman wrote, "Sending you love Leah ❤️."

Vanderpump Rules' Dayna Kathan commented, "sending you love, leah 🖤."

RHOD's D'Andra Simmons wrote, "I’m sorry for your loss. Keep your spirits up! XO 🙏💙."

RHOD's Kary Brittingham commented, "So sorry for your loss Leah🙏sending you love ❤️."

Ramona Singer wrote, "❤️❤️❤️."

RHOSLC's Jen Shah commented, "I’m so sorry for your loss. I know that no words can take away the pain and emptiness right now, but hopefully you can find some peace in knowing your grandmother will always be with you and so proud of you. ♥️🙏🏾."

RHOP's Candiace Dillard Bassett wrote, "Leah❤️❤️❤️❤️ Sending you love."

Our thoughts and prayers are with Leah and her family during this difficult time. 

Photo Credit: Leah McSweeney/Instagram