Bravo to Air 'Real Housewives' Special About Russell Armstrong's Suicide
'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Season 2 premiere is still slated to air next week, despite being overshadowed by the real-life tragedy of Russell Armstrong's death.The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health published Armstrong's death certificate yesterday, which confirmed that he hanged himself.
Now, it's been reported that Bravo is to air a special episode of the reality show addressing his suicide.
According to 'Entertainment Weekly,' the network has shot interviews with cast members Lisa Vanderpump, Camille Grammer, Kyle and Kim Richards and Adrienne Maloof.
However, Armstrong's estranged wife Taylor is said to have refrained from taking part.
Armstrong's body was discovered in his home on August 15, a month after Taylor filed for divorce amid claims of verbal and physical abuse. Their volatile relationship was documented in Season 1 and featured prominently in the original Season 2 trailer, which has since been re-edited.
In an interview earlier this summer Russell hinted that the pressures of being on 'Real Housewives' may have helped cause the breakdown of their marriage. He told 'People' that the couple were filmed "during a time in our lives that was not characteristic of who we were. This show has literally pushed us to the limit."
Bravo is reportedly re-editing the content of Season 2, presumably reducing the focus on the Armstrongs' marital issues. The network has not confirmed an air date for the special episode, but is still expected to launch the second season as planned.
'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Season 2 premieres Monday Sept. 5, 9PM ET on Bravo.

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