Sandoval appeared to have turned off comments on his social media upload, which featured multiple photos of him and his boyfriend over the years.
The Florida native, 37,made his own thoughtful statementin honor of Rafiq, whom she met through her former lover. "I want to text you over and over again. I feel like this can't even be real," she wrote via an Instagram Story along with oneBlack and white selfieof the twin. “We have just planned your trip to Los Angeles. We talk about our future and all the things we've been waiting for. I miss our talks about life. I miss sending each other cat memes. I miss going out to eat or making DJ videos. I miss you if you bring your turntables. I miss that we both want to go home but want to stay outside and have fun. I miss cut-copy and chromeo songs.
Madix continued, "I miss you @alispacerafiq and while you won't see this, I hope it somehow does for you. I love you always and forever.”
The Bravo personality noted how "grateful" she was "for the love and friendship" she shared with Rafiq. “You are loved and missed so much. I am proud to say that I know Ali as the great. Because you are the best and always will be," she concluded.
Days before his death, Rafiq shared the same black and white snap on Instagram. "Now we've started from scratch and here we are @arianamadix #pumprules #2014," read the caption.
A funeral was held for the photographer on Saturday. According to his sister Rabiacause of his deathis not yet clear.
“It is human nature to ask what happened, how did he die? The truth is we don't know how he died, we just found him and he was already gone," she told her social media followers. "We won't have the results of his tests for weeks, so we won't know."
"I've been with you for nine years. When you lived with [Tom] Schwartz, we became friends. When you wore combat boots and skinny jeans and didn't have a damn dime in your bank account while driving a 1997 Honda.” Civic. I loved you back then - when you had nothing," he said. "You've got some money, a bar, a little band, and now this girl wants to pretend she's in love with you? Because that's what you want. You want someone to strangle you.
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"No one. I have nothing to say to any of them," she explained in a profile on Thursday, May 18. "Our show is very real and follows a real group of friends and none of them are in the friends group so good luck."", "thumbnailUrl": "https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/ resp 21S","contentUrl":" "", "embedUrl": "https://www. aol. com/entertainment/ariana-madix-ex-tom-sandoval-134851793.html?format=embed", "identifier": "45e0c3b7-3a0e-3a26-a7f6 -633186736e12"}}
UPDATE 5/24/23 11:00 AM ET:Ali Rafiq was buried in St. Rabia Rafiq said Tom Sandoval and Ariana Maddix were unable to attend in person one day after his death due to religious reasons.TMZWednesday May 24th. Rabia confirmed that Sandoval's parents were present and kept him away from the funeral via FaceTime, while Madix sent flowers to the family.
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Two heavy hearts.Ariana Madixand e.gTom Sandovalsaid helloher late boyfriend Ali Rafiqafter his sudden death.
"The love I have for you is beyond words, I will carry you in my heart forever," wrote the 40-year-old TomTom co-founder.InstagramSlide show Saturday, May 20 with reflection onsome of his best momentswith his partner. "Always cherish the fond memories, uncontrollable laughter and epic experiences we had together. You were my best friend, my brother. I'll catch you at the next sunrise... 5 mins/5 hrs 5 or 500.”
Ariana Madix Tom Sandoval's relationship timeline from Pump Rules
Sandoval appeared to have turned off comments on his social media upload, which featured multiple photos of him and his boyfriend over the years.
The Florida native, 37,made his own thoughtful statementin honor of Rafiq, whom she met through her former lover. "I want to text you over and over again. I feel like this can't even be real," she wrote via an Instagram Story along with oneBlack and white selfieof the twin. “We have just planned your trip to Los Angeles. We talk about our future and all the things we've been waiting for. I miss our talks about life. I miss sending each other cat memes. I miss going out to eat or making DJ videos. I miss you if you bring your turntables. I miss that we both want to go home but want to stay outside and have fun. I miss cut-copy and chromeo songs.
Madix continued, "I miss you @alispacerafiq and while you won't see this, I hope it somehow does for you. I love you always and forever.”
The Bravo personality noted how "grateful" she was "for the love and friendship" she shared with Rafiq. “You are loved and missed so much. I am proud to say that I know Ali as the great. Because you are the best and always will be," she concluded.
Everything you need to know about Pump Rules season 11. In the middle of Scandoval
Days before his death, Rafiq shared the same black and white snap on Instagram. "Now we've started from scratch and here we are @arianamadix #pumprules #2014," read the caption.
A funeral was held for the photographer on Saturday. According to his sister Rabiacause of his deathis not yet clear.
“It is human nature to ask what happened, how did he die? The truth is we don't know how he died, we just found him and he was already gone," she told her social media followers. "We won't have the results of his tests for weeks, so we won't know."
Theheartbreaking lossappears shortly after the season 10 finaleVanderpump Rules, which aired on Wednesday, May 17. The episode showed the aftermath of Sandoval's relationshipRachel Lewisand his ownsubsequent split from Madixafter nine years of dating.
Us weeklyconfirmed the couple's split in March andThe cameras rolled up againshortly thereafter to record new footage for Season 10. Madix and the Schwartz and co-owner Sandymet in a violent confrontationduring the emotional conclusion.
The ups and downs of Pump Rules co-stars Ariana Madix and Tom Schwartz
"I've been with you for nine years. When you lived with [Tom] Schwartz, we became friends. When you wore combat boots and skinny jeans and didn't have a damn dime in your bank account while driving a 1997 Honda.” Civic. I loved you back then - when you had nothing," he said. "You've got some money, a bar, a little band, and now this girl wants to pretend she's in love with you? Because that's what you want. You want someone to strangle you.
The drama must go on in onespecial three-part reunionstarting this week. While season 11 details are unclear, Madix sharedNew York Times She has no interest in performing with her exor Leviss, 28, on camera.
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"No one. I have nothing to say to any of them," she explained in a profile on Thursday, May 18. "Our show is very real and follows a real group of friends and none of them are on Friends, good luck."