A talent manager known for his appearances on the Real Housewives has died at 37, with police confirming the tragic cause.
Talent manager Matthew Byars, known for his appearances on The Real Housewives of Potomac, died on Thursday. He was 37.
Maryland’s Chief Office of Medical Examiner’s spokesperson confirmed the news to the US Sun, sharing that “the manner was suicide.”
RHOP fans first met Byars in the show’s third season, courtesy of Karen Huger. In 2019, she explained her relationship with Byars to Bravo’s The Daily Dish, saying, “I do have a PR, Matt is not my PR, but I would say that Matt is in a line of my agent, my booking person, and it works for me.”
She added, “I’ve known Matt since he was about 17, 18 years old. I encourage Matt when life is difficult. A lot of people call me ‘Mama Karen’ in Potomac because I love helping young folk. When life was trying to him, I reached out and told him to go to school, and he did, and now we work together.”
Per Us Weekly, among the Bravo stars who have honoured Byars since the news broke of his passing are RHOP star Ashley Darby, who encouraged people to reach out to Huger during this time.
Fellow RHONJ star Margaret Josephs also commented, “So heartbroken and devastated, I can’t believe this is true. We were together the last two weeks. Matty B the sweetest soul forever in our hearts we love you.”
Meanwhile, The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey lamented that she was “deeply saddened” by the news in an Instagram tribute, and received comments with condolences and support from Crystal Kung Minkoff, Chanel Ayan, and more.
This story originally appeared on Decider and is republished here with permission.
