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

(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.