August 16, 2011 2:12 PM

"Real Housewives," Bravo respond to Taylor Armstrong's husband's suicide

By
Jessica Derschowitz
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Television ,
News ,
Celebrity

Taylor and Russell Armstrong attend Ciroc Vodka, OK! Magazine & Step Up Women's Network Women of Music Celebration on Feb. 11, 2011, in Hollywood, Calif.

(Credit: David Livingston)

(CBS) Following news that "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Taylor Armstrong's husband was found dead in an apparent suicide, the TV personality's network and fellow "Housewives" have been sharing their sympathies.

"I am so very sad about today's news," Bravo exec Andy Cohen wrote on Twitter. My prayers and thoughts are with Taylor Armstrong and her family."

A statement from the network reads: "All of us at Bravo are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the death of Russell Armstrong. Our sympathy and thoughts are with the Armstrong family at this difficult time."

Taylor Armstrong's "Real Housewives" co-star, Camille Grammer, also expressed her condolences.

"My sympathy and condolences go out to Taylor and Kennedy," she tweeted. "My thoughts and prayers are with them."

Women from other "Real Housewives" casts have also posted messages. "Real Housewives of New York" star Ramona Singer wrote, "My prayers and thoughts go out to Taylor Armstrong and her family," while New Jersey "Housewives" star Caroline Manzo tweeted, "So sorry 2 hear about Russell Armstrong's death. I hope @taylorarmstrong's privacy is respected during this difficult time."

Russell Armstrong was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Monday evening. He was 47.

Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Ed Winter said Armstrong was pronounced dead at 8:16 p.m. in a home on Mulholland Drive. Death was caused by hanging and Winter said a suicide note hasn't been found.

Taylor Armstrong filed for divorce last month, citing physical and verbal abuse. They have a 5-year-old daughter, Kennedy.

The couple's relationship troubles were documented on the first season of the Bravo reality series.


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by jtdev1 August 16, 2011 10:36 PM EDT
Hey Bravo, How about doing another "Reality" show about this????
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by spitbucketbaptismo August 16, 2011 10:32 PM EDT
There are innumerable suicides by returned American service personnel each and every day. They get no special CBS coverage. Why is that? Oh wait, they're just military and NOT media darlings.
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by longtree-2009 August 16, 2011 6:19 PM EDT
it was his life to do with as he pleased. people should be allowed to kill themselves if that's what they want to do. too bad hospitals aren't set up to administer and manage a person's decision to end their life. it would be easier, less mess to clean up.
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by tammydel2009 August 16, 2011 5:24 PM EDT
What a loser! Basicly he bailed & left her holding the bag! Not to mention his daughter will learn about suicide @ the ripe age of 5. So sad!
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by nosocialists August 16, 2011 5:07 PM EDT
This is such a Sleazy show. I wish they would take this miserable crap off the air and put on something with MORALS.The people on here are the least admirable ever.
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by DHS2020 August 16, 2011 2:33 PM EDT
Hanging deaths by males usually have to do with being a closeted homosexual. This has been the experience of law enforcement professionals who have handled many of these cases. My condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Armstrong.
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by KnowerseekerReturns August 16, 2011 3:20 PM EDT
I wonder why they choose that particular form of suicide?
by rondivoo August 16, 2011 3:57 PM EDT
where did you get that info? ..... never heard it before...and don't believe it's true.
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