Kim Richards Pays Tribute To Late Ex-Husband Monty Brinson With Sweet Photos
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Jan. 26 2016, Updated 12:20 p.m. ET
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After Monty Brinson lost his battle with lung cancer at just 58-years-old, ex Kim Richards — whom he'd been very close with — posted a touching memorial on Instagram for her former flame.
"Yesterday I said goodbye to best the friend I've ever had in my life," Richards, 51, wrote on Monday.
"Monty was an amazing person with an amazing soul... We shared over 30 years of Love & Happiness and brought a beautiful daughter into world," she continued adding, "I am so grateful for all that we shared. I know we will be together again one day. I love you Monty."
Brinson was married to Richards from 1985-88. Though they split, they maintained a close friendship, even attending family events together in recent years.
"My angel in heaven, and I know that we be together again one day. I will carry you in my heart always my love... until then, may you rest in peace," Richards concluded her tribute.
As RadarOnline.com previously reported, Brinson passed away at the age of 58 on Sunday, after a long-running battle with lung cancer.