NeNe Leakes’ Son Brentt Leakes Recovering After Heart Transplant Surgery

Nene Leakes and son Brentt Leakes

Brentt Leakes, the 25-year-old son of Real Housewives of Atlanta OG NeNe Leakes, is recovering after having a heart transplant. Get all the details.

In October 2022, NeNe Leakes announced that her son, Brentt Leakes, then 23, had congestive heart failure and suffered a stroke. At the time doctors were unsure about what caused Brentt’s medical issues.

Now, two years later, Brentt Leakes has shared a major update on his health via Instagram.

In a recent Instagram post, the 25-year-old revealed that he is recovering after undergoing heart transplant surgery.

Brentt wrote:

“To begin with, let me say, “Thank you, God.” This year was undoubtedly the craziest for me.  After several trips to the hospital and many doctors appointments, I finally heard the unexpected news that I was diagnosed with “congestive Heart Failure” On June 19 (Ish), ?

In July of this year, I went into a 14 hour heart transplant surgery and now have a brand new heart in me. Now that I’m back (still in recovery) I’ve essentially had to relearn how to walk and communicate, but I’m even more fluent.  

This experience has FOREVER changed my life. I am so thankful to the family that donated the heart!

A huge thank you to MY MOM, marshella , Nyoni, Big Janae , Nikiyah, my friends, doctors, nurses, and everyone else who was pushing, pulling and praying me thru this??

Never give up. ??”

Alongside the message, Brentt shared several videos of him slowly walking in the hospital following his surgery. In the video he can be heard saying, “I’m walking, y’all. I can’t believe I’m back walking, y’all. Been a couple days since I walked. Thank God.”

He also shared several photos of him lying in his hospital bed following surgery.

Naturally, NeNe Leakes commented on the post, writing, “To God Be The Glory! It has been A LOT! I am so proud of how strong you’ve been thru this process son.”

RHOA alum Marlo Hampton also commented on Brentt’s post: “Love ya, nephew, I always tell you.. your covered by the … ,”

The Real Housewives of Atlanta is expected to return for season 16 in late 2024 or early 2025.

Thoughts on this all? Sound off below!

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9 comments

AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark October 27, 2024 - 2:53 pm
You can hear the sob and weakness, but although his prognosis is good, from what I understand, it's still only a temporary (although long term) fix. Now if they only had the technology to replace all the arteries leading TO the heart, I'd be good.
Teeje651 October 25, 2024 - 8:35 pm
?? I’m so happy that it went well. My daughter had a heart transplant when she was 8 1/2 months old. It is a grueling, heart wrenching ordeal for everyone involved and my heart goes out to Nene and Brentt and their family. I hope he continues to improve and makes the most of his second chance.
Champagne Hangover October 26, 2024 - 9:27 am
God bless you ? And God bless Brentt and yes, even Nene too! Godspeed to you all. I can’t even begin to imagine what you have all been through. Utmost respect for enduring. ?
Teeje651 October 26, 2024 - 10:11 am
Thank you. I feel sorry for the families of the donors, but I’m so grateful for what they give.
Champagne Hangover October 26, 2024 - 11:17 am
Amen ?
Zap It October 27, 2024 - 9:52 pm
So young. I hope she is well. God bless.
holy cannoli October 25, 2024 - 5:42 pm
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Champagne Hangover October 25, 2024 - 1:51 pm
Someone is cutting onions in here ?. Yes, big blubbering, cry baby, softy that I am, I got a little misty eyed when I watched the video of him walking…BECAUSE of those dang onions! ? ?
Zap It October 25, 2024 - 9:57 am
Wow, a heart transplant is major. Wishing him the very best. ?
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