Dwight Eubanks: From Real Housewives to Real Talk About Prostate Cancer
Okay ladies, gather around. We need to talk about something a little heavier than the usual brunch gossip, but trust—this story is worth your attention. It involves Real Housewives of Atlanta glam king, Dwight Eubanks. Yes, the Dwight: high fashion, flawless grooming, and the unbothered shade-throwing legend we all remember. But this time, he’s in the headlines for something deeply personal—and deeply important.
Earlier this year, Dwight, now 64 and still serving looks, revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. And yes, it shocked him too. “I was confident that I was Superman,” he told PEOPLE. “I was going to be okay.” Same, Dwight. Same. But life had other plans—and his story is a wake-up call for all of us, even if we’re not the ones getting screened.
Here’s the backstory: Nearly 30 years ago, Dwight’s grandfather passed away from prostate cancer—a diagnosis he kept secret from his family. That memory stayed with Dwight, but since the cancer was on his mother’s side, he was told it wasn’t a major risk for him. Flash forward to a routine blood test at a church health fair in January, and boom—he gets the call: Come in immediately. PSA levels (a key indicator of prostate issues) were off the charts. In April, a follow-up confirmed the dreaded diagnosis.
“I was shocked. I was angry,” he said. “I think I’m still freaked out.” Honestly, who wouldn’t be?
And here’s where it gets even more frustrating: Dwight has been living with HIV since the 1980s, so he’s used to regular checkups. But get this—his records showed elevated PSA levels as far back as 2022. No one flagged it. No one followed up. Just a casual “you’re undetectable, so you’re fine.” Yikes.
But instead of letting that injustice break him, Dwight is channeling his energy into something powerful. He’s now a brand ambassador for ZERO Prostate Cancer and kicking off Men’s Health Month by urging men—especially Black men—to get screened. Quick reality check: Black men are 2x more likely to die from prostate cancer than white men. Read that again. Twice as likely.
Dwight’s using his platform to say what his grandfather didn’t: Get tested. Ask questions. Don’t be silent. And honestly? He’s turning pain into purpose in a way that’s not just admirable—it’s necessary.
So yes, this is about Dwight. But it’s also about your dad, your brother, your boyfriend, your bestie. It’s a reminder to check in, speak up, and advocate—for them and for ourselves.
Dwight put it best: “I could not be silent… because it could help people if they just get tested and don’t wait too long.” And with that, Dwight isn’t just styling wigs anymore—he’s saving lives.
Now, that’s what we call a real housewife’s hero