Matthew Byars Has Died Aged 37
TV star Matthew Byars has tragically died at just 37 years old.
Byars appeared on Bravo’s hit reality series The Real Housewives of Potomac, he was best known as an assistant to cast member Karen Huger.
He was featured in the show’s season three episode ‘Meet the Press,’ which saw Huger attempt to clear rumors about her finances.
Tributes are pouring in for Byars following the confirmation of his passing.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorg posted to Instagram: “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.”
Former RHOP star Charrisse Jackson Jordan posted a picture of the two on her Instagram story, alongside the words: “Rest in Peace.”
Huger remembered her late friend in a heartfelt statement to People magazine, in which she recounted his ‘genuine heart’ and ‘boundless energy.’
She added: “Matt was deeply loved, and his absence will be felt profoundly by all who knew him. To his family, I send my deepest condolences, love, and prayers for comfort.
“Matt, my heart is broken. I love you – here and beyond. Until we meet again, I will carry your memory in my heart. You will be missed beyond words, my friend.”
Huger previously spoke of Byars in a 2019 interview with The Daily Dish, in which she said: “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.”
RHOP stars Mia Thornton and Wendy Osefo have shared how they’ve supported Huger since the tragic news of Byars’ passing.
Thornton told E! News: “When we found out about the news, we did call Karen. I was actually with my cast mate Wendy and we did call her immediately and we let her know, ‘Karen, we love you. We’re here for you.'”
She added: “I texted her, ‘Sister, I love you. If you need anything, I’m here for you.'”
According to The Sun U.S., Byars died on November 21, according to Maryland’s Chief Office of Medical Examiner.
A spokesperson told the news outlet: “He died of multiple blunt force injuries. The manner is s**cide.”
An autopsy report has been completed.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National S**cide Prevention Lifeline in the U.S.A. at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741.
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