Roy Black, Prominent Miami Lawyer, Dies at 80

Roy Black, a renowned criminal defense attorney and husband of Real Housewives of Miami alum Lea Black, died at age 80 at his Coral Gables home following an illness. Known for representing high-profile clients such as William Kennedy Smith, Justin Bieber, and Rush Limbaugh, Roy maintained a distinguished legal career spanning over five decades, earning accolades as one of the greatest criminal lawyers of his generation. He and Lea married in 1994 after meeting during the Kennedy Smith trial, and they shared a son named RJ; Roy also had a daughter, Nora, from a previous relationship. The Blacks were active members of the Miami community, hosting annual charity galas to support at-risk youth, and Roy appeared alongside Lea during the first three seasons of Real Housewives of Miami. Lea expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and announced plans for a tribute and celebration of life. Roy continued working at his law firm until his death, leaving a lasting legacy in both the legal and philanthropic spheres.