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Married to Medicine's Quad Webb is dealing with a tragedy after a young child, thought to be her great niece, drowned in her home's swimming pool in Atlanta.
The three-year old's death was confirmed by law enforcement, who said police and fire responded to a drowning at the Marietta house on July 7.
Two men told Cobb County police that they were in the house for about two hours before going out to order pizza. They told how they went inside for a while and then came back outside.
They reported thinking they saw a doll floating in the pool, but immediately called 911 when they realised this wasn't the case, according to a report by WSB-TV Channel 2 Atlanta.
The child was confirmed to be Aryanna "Ari" Rice, according to a police report. She was pronounced dead at the hospital after paramedics worked diligently to save her.
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It's unknown if Quad was at home when the drowning occurred (Getty Images for BET x Tyler Perry's Sistas)Aryanna Rice was confirmed to be the daughter of Tamica Webb. TMZ reports a source says the child was Quad's great niece. They told the publication: "Quad Webb and family have suffered the loss of two beloved family members, in separate occasions, in just one week. This has been an incredibly challenging experience for the entire family. Your understanding and support are deeply valued."
"In this trying time, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for the kindness and compassion shown by the public, fans and media. We kindly request much needed privacy during this period of mourning as Quad is taking time to grieve with her family.”
Quad posted on Instagram in April of this year, wishing a child named 'Ari' a happy third birthday.
"I can't believe my baby is 3 years old today! I remember you falling to sleep laying on my chest. You absolutely stole my heart from the moment I saw you; Ari you're so special to me and I'm grateful to be apart of your life! I got you forever!!! Happy birthday chocolate drop," the caption said.
It's unclear if Quad was at home during the tragedy. The police report states that the child was at the home for a month-long vacation, though it lists the home she was found at as Rice's main residence.
The child was identified as Aryanna "Ari" Rice (Getty Images)
Quad made a birthday post earlier this year to a child named Ari (Cindy Ord/Bravo via Getty Images)Quad Webb rose to fame on the Bravo reality show, Married To Medicine, when it premiered in 2013. The show has a Real Housewives feel as it follows the lives of female doctors and women married to doctors.
Webb was one of the original members of the show, being a main cast member until series eight where she was only a friend. She became a main cast member again in the next series.
Quad was married to Dr Gregory Lunceford until she filed for divorce in 2018.