This is tragic.
Paula Deen’s nephew, Jay Hiers, who often appeared on the show, committed suicide days after he found his wife cheating on him with another man.
He overdosed on pills and alcohol and was found in an Atlanta hotel room on April 26.
According to his wife Beth, Jay had attempted suicide before by sitting in her parents’ garage with the car running.
A source says that “Jay’s suicide sent shock waves through the Deen family.”
Paula attended Jay’s funeral on April 30.
Our hearts go out to Jay’s family.
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