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In tragic news, the ex-fiance of Kandi Burruss, who stars on `Real Housewives of Atlanta`, was killed in a brawl at a club in Atlanta.

Police say Ashley "A.J." Jewell suffered fatal head injuries during a fight at a strip club. He was rushed to Piedmont Hospital and died later. Fredrick Richardson has been charged with voluntary manslaughter.

Kandi is the new `Housewife` on season 2 of the Bravo`s hit show. On the show, she and A.J. are engaged and planning a wedding, although the show was taped months ago.

Jewell and Burgess ended their engagement earlier this year. It has been rumored that Kandi bought her own engagement ring.

Kandi, a single mother of one, has never been married. She is a Grammy-winner now working on launching a solo career.

Responding to her ex-finace`s death, Kandi tweeted:
"im bout 2 giv my swollen eyes sum rest now. i just wanted to say thanks 2 every1 for their prayers. i gotta get up & go 2 my uncle's funeral. I could never n a million years imagine this happening. please pray for AJ's children. that's who im the most concerned 4. im just in one of those moods where i dont wanna talk, i dont wanna b held & told its gonna b ok. i just wanna cry myself 2 sleep, alone"

Atlanta police spokesman, Officer James Polite, said authorities are trying to figure out what happened to cause the brawl. "We had a pretty good number of witnesses that are being cooperative," he added. Police say Jewell worked at the club.