Alexia Echevarria’s Husband Herman Echevarria Sr. Found Dead In Miami Hotel Room!

We are sad to report that Alexia Echevarria's husband, Herman Echevarria Sr. has passed away at the age of 61. E! News reports and confirms that The Real Housewives of Miami hubby was found dead in his room on Monday, September 26, when family and employees found it odd that he didn't show up to work and wasn't answering his phone.

Another source tells E! News that the family believes it was a heart attack, but are waiting for medical examiners to determine.

Police have confirmed his death and said that the body was found today at the Epic Hotel in Miami. The case is still under investigation.

Herman and Alexia Echevarria were founders of Venue magazine and also stars of Real Housewives of Miami. The couple separated in 2015 and recently divorced, according to sources close to the family.

"The Echevarria family is heartbroken over the sudden passing of our patriarch Herman Echevarria this morning. He was a family man, a hardworking businessman, dedicated to helping others and a pillar of his community that was loved by everyone who's life he touched," Alexia said in a statement. "We ask that you please respect our privacy during this time of grieving."

The Echevarria family is heartbroken over the sudden passing of our patriarch Herman Echevarria this morning. He was a family man, a hardworking businessman, dedicated to helping others and a pillar of his community that was loved by everyone who’s life he touched. We ask that you Please respect our privacy during this time of grieving. - Alexia Echevarria

A photo posted by Alexia Echevarria (@alexiae_says) on Sep 26, 2016 at 11:39am PDT

Echevarria is survived by his children Nelson and Herman Jr., and two stepchildren Alexia's two sons from a previous marriage, Peter and Frankie. According to the Miami Herald, Herman will be laid to rest on Thursday at the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery.

We will bring you more updates as they become available.

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