Story highlights Zarin appeared on reality show with his wifeAndy Cohen paid him tribute(CNN) Bobby Zarin, the husband of former "The Real Housewives of New York City" cast member Jill Zarin, has died, according to a statement published on his wife's official website. The statement says that Zarin, who battled cancer, died Saturday surrounded by his family. "There are no words to describe how heartbroken we are," the statement read. "You fought with dignity and courage, surrounded by all of us with love and respect till the very end," read the caption of a photo she posted, which showed her as a child with a much younger Zarin. "You can rest In peace now, we love you so much."

Source: CNN January 14, 2018 17:03 UTC