Sofia Vergara’s friend and real estate agent Barry Peele dies at 61 as actress says ‘life will never be the same’

Plus, a look at Barry’s legacy and how fans have been sharing their condolences

SOFIA Vergara has paid tribute to her real estate agent and longtime friend, Barry Peele, who died at the age of 61.

The Griselda actress shared an Instagram carousel post with sweet photos of the two over the years.

“My life will never be the same without you @barrypeele [heart]U,” she wrote in the caption.

Barry’s cause of death has not yet been revealed.

In the comments, fans of Sofia, 51, have been sharing their condolences for the real estate agent.

“My condolences. I know how much he loved you,” one person wrote.

“I’m so sorry your heart is sad, Sophia. The death of a friend is a hurt that hits different. I, unfortunately know this loss. Look for butterflies. He will show up. I promise,” a second commented.

Sofia’s post included ten photos of her next to the Beverly Hills real estate agent.

The two were seen enjoying time on vacation, sharing a few glasses of wine together, and even dressing up for a Halloween party.

On Barry’s Instagram, he last shared a photo alongside the America’s Got Talent judge on Easter.

The pair posed with Sofia’s tiny puppy as he joked in the caption, “Happy Easter @sofiavergara and the 1.5 lb lion.”

Just months before, Barry shared a photo of him and Sofia in the early days of her career as he celebrated her role as Griselda in the new Netflix series.