Bravo going ahead with premiere of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"

(CBS/AP) NEW YORK - The Bravo network said Wednesday it is going ahead with the Sept. 5 season premiere of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" despite the suicide of cast member Taylor Armstrong's husband.

Brief interviews with cast members about the suicide of Russell Armstrong will precede the premiere, though Taylor Armstrong reportedly did not participate.

The network will also air several suicide prevention public service announcements during the show, said Frances Berwick, Bravo Media president.

Armstrong hanged himself on Aug. 15. He left no note. The couple's marital strife was a story line in the reality show's first season. In the second season premiere, filmed months ago, Taylor Armstrong tells the other housewives that she and her husband are going to therapy.

Berwick said the season's new episodes are in the process of being edited. She didn't specify exactly what was being done, but it will likely be to give less attention to the marital problems.

"Our thoughts continue to be with the Armstrong family during this difficult time," Berwick said in a statement.

Bravo also said it is working with the Entertainment Industries Council to raise awareness about suicide prevention.