Southern Charm star Olivia Flowers recently spoke candidly about the devastating loss of her brother Conner Flowers, who passed away on January 30, 2023 at the age of 32. Conner's cause of death was revealed to be Lyme disease, which he battled for nearly two decades after being misdiagnosed earlier in life.
Conner Flowers' Passing Confirmed
Conner Flowers, brother of Southern Charm newbie Olivia Flowers, died on January 30th of this year at just 32 years old. His obituary stated that he was an avid golfer and worked in real estate in Charleston, South Carolina.
The Flowers family released an official statement to US Weekly on February 3rd, confirming Conner's passing:
"We know his absence will be felt by many for years to come. Please respect our privacy while we grieve the overwhelming loss of our son and brother."
The cause was later specified as Lyme disease by Olivia herself. The reality star spoke out about Conner's battle on Instagram in honor of Lyme Disease Awareness Month in May.
Olivia Shares Details on Scheana Shay's Podcast
In a recent episode of the Scheananigans with Scheana Shay podcast, Olivia opened up further about her brother's illness and tragic death.
She explained that her co-star Austen Kroll had called her an "inconsistent friend" amidst drama in the Southern Charm house. Olivia clarified that she was dealing with her brother's passing at the same time, making it difficult to focus on the reality show.
Olivia revealed that Conner had been misdiagnosed and treated with the wrong medications early on, allowing the Lyme disease to cause severe internal damage over the nearly 20 years he was sick before getting proper treatment.
Conner's Battle with Lyme Disease
According to Olivia, Conner fought Lyme disease for almost two decades but was originally misdiagnosed and given incorrect treatments that made his condition worse.
She said: "For Conner, this led to several misdiagnoses and unnecessary medicinal treatments at a young age. By the time he was properly tested and given a diagnosis from Dr. Jemsek, a godsend and an infectious disease specialist, the disease had caused severe internal damage, and the consequences from his earlier ‘treatment’ were just as long-lasting and devastating."
The long-term misdiagnosis resulted in damaged organs for Conner. The 32-year-old ultimately passed away as a consequence of the disease.
Outpouring of Support for the Flowers Family
After news broke of Conner's untimely death, many celebrities and public figures expressed condolences to the Flowers family on social media. Former Southern Charm star Thomas Ravenel was among them.
Leslie Green, mother of Olivia's castmate Taylor Ann Green, also left a touching tribute on Conner's obituary page:
"Precious Olivia, Robin, and Garry... please know how heartbroken we are for your unspeakable loss. We are holding you in our hearts and prayers for the peace, comfort, and strength of God to carry you through. With much love, Leslie and Rick Green (& all of Taylor Ann’s family)."
Conclusion
The sudden passing of Conner Flowers due to complications from Lyme disease has devastated sister Olivia Flowers and the rest of their family. However, Olivia has courageously opened up about Conner's battle to bring more awareness to Lyme disease and the importance of early detection and proper diagnosis. The Flowers family continues to mourn Conner's absence while finding comfort in the outpouring of love and support.
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