Olivia Culpo recently paid tribute to her longtime friend and real estate agent, Barry Peele, who passed away at the age of 61. She shared a heartfelt Instagram slideshow, showcasing photos of them together over the years, accompanied by a touching caption: “@barrypeele [heart] U, my life will never be the same without you.” The cause of Barry’s death remains unknown.

Supporters of 51-year-old Sofia Vergara have also been expressing their condolences online following Barry’s passing. Christian, a close associate, shared the news, expressing deep sorrow: “It makes me very sad to tell you that our dear friend and colleague Barry Peele has passed away suddenly.”

He went on to describe Barry as a devoted and knowledgeable representative of their company for many years. He was known as a wonderful individual who cherished time with his closest friends, many of whom were also his clients, and who lived life to the fullest. Christian added, “A lot of you have worked directly beside him. He will undoubtedly be missed. Gary, I hope you’re at peace.”

Barry initially made a name for himself in the real estate industry, but he was also involved in film production. He worked on the 2005 documentary “Rize,” which won the Golden Kinnaree Award for Best Documentary, and contributed to the 2008 film “I Am Because We Are.”