Evelyn Lozada's Brother-In-Law Dies, Reality Star Mourns Man Who Walked Her Down the Aisle
Evelyn Lozada's brother-in-law passed Monday night after undergoing a long battle with cancer. The man is reported to have played a large part in the reality show which has now been cancelled due to a domestic dispute.
The former "Basketball Wives" reality star has been in the headlines recently over the arrest of her husband, NFL player Chad Johnson, who is accused of domestically abusing her. The arrest prompted the cancelation of the couple's VH1 reality show, "Ev and Ocho" which was to begin with Lozada and Johnson's wedding.
Now in a separate tragedy, it has been confirmed that Lozada's brother in-law, Anthony Ochoa has passed. Lozada appeared to have a close relationship with her brother in-law who was rumored to make a number of appearances during the upcoming reality show according to TMZ. Ochoa also walked Lozada down the aisle during her wedding. The star reported her remorse to the celebrity site.
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"Anthony was an amazing husband, father, and brother-in-law. He will be dearly missed," she said to TMZ.
Anthony was 43 and married to Lozada's sister Sylvia for over 10 years.
After Johnson's arrest on Saturday, the NFL player- who was slotted to become a Miami Dolphin before news of his arrest broke- stated that it was Lozada who began the dispute. In response, Lozada expressed her disappointment over the situation.
"I am deeply disappointed that Chad has failed to take responsibility for his actions and made false accusations against me," she told Entertainment Tonight. "It is my sincere hope that he seeks the help he needs to overcome his troubles."
Lozada has also expressed her intentions to terminate the relationship with Johnson in an effort to provide a strong female role model to other women who have been in similar situations.
"Domestic violence is not okay, and hopefully my taking a stand will help encourage other women to break their silence as well," she stated.
