‘Real Housewives of Miami’ star Dr. Nicole Martin announced on Instagram Sunday that her dad died.Photo:Nicole Martin/Instagram
Nicole Martin/Instagram
Dr. Nicole Martin is mourning a big loss.
On Sunday,The Real Housewives of Miamistar, 39, announced the sudden death of her father. In anInstagram tributeto him, she explained that “everything happened so fast" and that his death “still doesn’t seem real.”
“I haven’t been able to find the words and still can’t,” Martin wrote as she shared several photos of herself with her dad, as well as two sweet shots of him with her son, Greyson. “Part of me is still waiting for one of your crazy phone calls. So many things left unsaid and moments we didn’t share. Trying not to dwell on the missed moments and focusing on the improvements we made.”
She continued of her father, “You had a zest for life, and I know you’re having a party up in heaven. Rest in peace, dad. Love you. 🙏❤️🥹.”
Dr. Nicole Martin and her fiancé Anthony Lopez.Jason Koerner/Getty
The news of Martin’s loss comes after she exclusively revealed to PEOPLE earlier this month that she and fiancéAnthony Lopezareexpecting their second child together.
“Oh, he is very excited about the addition to our family,” the anesthesiologist shared. “He has been asking for a sibling for quite some time, and I know he’s going to be a wonderful big brother.”
Prior to their 2021 engagement, Martin and Lopez had been together for more than seven years — and had welcomed their first child together. After her longtime love popped the question, the Bravo star told PEOPLE shedidn’t always think marriage was in the cards for her.
“I’ve never been opposed to the idea of getting married, I just think a lot of people put too much pressure on the concept of marriage and use it as a means of creating security and happiness. Those things don’t come from marriage, they come from inside you,” she said.
The expectant mother added, “In my own personal experience, marriage did not mean happily ever after. So instead of focusing on getting married again, I focused my time and energy on what truly matters — being happy and creating a life I love. That has really been my priority these past few years — Anthony and I have a great relationship, we wanted a family and have an amazing son we adore, we are established in our careers, we remodeled our dream house, we traveled and have made incredible memories. Neither of us has prioritized marriage because we have been busy enjoying our lives.”
Dr. Nicole Martin celebrates her engagement to Anthony Lopez.
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She gushed of her fiancé, “Anthony has always respected me as an individual. He’s never tried to change me. He has been incredibly supportive of me and my career. He pushes me to grow and be better. We have grown together over the years and I’ve loved every moment of it. Plus all the other obvious points — he’s funny, he’s witty and he’s handsome.”
source: people.com
