Real Housewives of Potomac star Matthew Byars has died aged 37 in a shock suicide.
The talent manager, who debuted on the show’s third season as a friend of Karen Huger, died on November 21, according to Maryland‘s Chief Office of Medical Examiner, per the US Sun.
A spokesman said: ‘He died of multiple blunt force injuries. The manner is suicide.’
An autopsy report has been completed.
Melissa Gorga paid a heartbreaking tribute to her friend, writing: ‘Matt- Why didn’t you tell me Matt? I’m heartbroken.
‘Your personality was infectious. Your jokes- you always had them. You should have done stand up- I know it was your dream. My heart hurts Matt . Because earlier this week you didn’t tell me.
Real Housewives of Potomac star Matthew Byars has died aged 37 in a shock suicide
Melissa Gorga paid a heartbreaking tribute to her friend, writing: ‘Matt- Why didn’t you tell me Matt? I’m heartbroken’
‘I know life was tough- I know- Thank you for bringing me my very 1st performance of “ON DISPLAY”- you and I- WE ARE LOYAL.
They don’t make them like us. I wish I could have saved you. Thank you for the memories. Go fly- Go make them laugh.
Real Housewives of Potomac star Charrisse Jackson-Jordan shared a poignant photo of the pair posing on a rooftop which she captioned: ‘Rest in Peace.’
Byars was by Huger’s side during her ‘press conference’ where she famously commented on her financial situation.
In a 2019 interview with The Daily Dish she revealed how she and Byars had first crossed paths, saying: ‘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 folks.
‘When life was trying to him, I reached out and told him to go to school, and he did, and now we work together.’
‘Matt is wonderful, wonderful in PR. 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.
‘I met some dynamic people through this powerful young man, who’s extremely connected. And my personality and his connections just work so well, and I’m blessed to have Matt in my life.
The talent manager, who debuted on the show’s third season as a friend of Karen Huger, died on November 21, according to Maryland ‘s Chief Office of Medical Examiner, per the US Sun
Real Housewives of Potomac star Charrisse Jackson-Jordan shared a poignant photo of the pair posing on a rooftop which she captioned: ‘Rest in Peace’
Byars was a close friend of the Real Housewives and is pictured with Erika Jayne
Byars posed up with Andy Cohen to mark his 50th birthday in 2018
‘He’s a bubbly person and, again, a very successful young man and powerfully connected. I don’t mess with peons.
‘Matt’s a good guy and us together, two powerhouses together, we make great things happen off-screen, in family and personal life, and we also make things happen fantastic on-screen, as you noticed. We’re good.’
Huger has yet to publicly comment on Byars’ death.