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'RHONY' Alum Carole Radziwill Pays Tribute To Late Mother-In-Law Lee Radziwill
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Feb. 18 2019, Updated 3:44 p.m. ET
Carole Radziwill is mourning the loss of Lee Radziwill. The former Real Housewives of New York City star wrote a touching tribute to her late mother-in-law on Instagram. Keep reading for more.
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Carole, 55, broke her silence on Instagram Sunday February 17, two days after the 85-year-old passed away.
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"She was loved. ❤️ Rest in Peace, Lee," the author wrote along an old picture of Jackie Kennedy's sister.
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The journalist also had a message for her followers.
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"Thank you for the kind words & comments. ?," she ended the post.
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Carole, who was married to Lee's son Anthony Radziwill, remained close with her mother-in-law even after her husband lost his battle with cancer in 1999.
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During an interview with OKmagazine.com in 2015, she revealed they had a "beautiful relationship," and discussed their special bond. "I really enjoy seeing her, spending some time in New York, some time in Paris. I adore her," she added. 'She’s still as gorgeous as ever."