Brielle Biermann shared that her close friend Ethan McCallister died on April 3 at 28 years old. He was walking at 3 a.m. when he was struck by a vehicle that kept driving. Biermann posted photos of herself, mother Kim Zolciak-Biermann, stepfather Kroy Biermann, sister Ariana Biermann, and several close friends. They were all dressed in black to honor the loss of their friend. "i am so thankful for my family and friends🖤," Brielle said in the caption. "While losing Ethan has been the hardest thing I've ever gone thru, i am finding comfort knowing how much love and support i have🖤," she wrote.
After McCallister's death on April 3, Brielle and Kim both posted an initial reaction on Instagram. "Ethan.... i can't believe I'm even writing this. I'm sick sick sick to my stomach," Brielle wrote. "You are my happiness my joy my light in this very dark world.. the life of the party and the sweetest soul I've been blessed to know. You are my best friend. My heart. My everything. There will never be another you. Ever ever ever. " Kim wrote, "One of the most genuine kind hearted people I have ever known. Always willing to help anyone anywhere. We love you Ethan and I will make sure justice is served."
With a combined 4.4 million Instagram followers, both Kim and Brielle are asking for donations to the family's GoFundMe page as well as help in identifying the driver.