The ex-husband of “Real Housewives of Miami” star Alexia Echevarria was found dead in his Miami hotel room early Monday morning.
Herman Echevarria, a 61-year-old businessman, was found in his room at the Epic Hotel, Miami Police told People. His death is assumed to be of natural causes, but police are still investigating.
“The Echevarria family is heartbroken over the sudden passing of our patriarch Herman Echevarria this morning,” Alexia Echevarria said in a statement on Instagram. “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 and Herman Echevarria had been married for 15 years before separating in 2015.