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‘RHOP’ talent manager Matthew Byars has died by suicide at the age of 37

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‘RHOP’ talent manager Matthew Byars has died by suicide at the age of 37

Matthew Byars, a talent manager who appeared on “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” has died at the age of 37.

The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to Page Six on Friday that Byars was pronounced dead Thursday from “multiple blunt force injuries.”

His death was ruled a suicide.

Matthew Byars, a talent manager and publicist who appeared on “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” has died by suicide, Page Six can confirm. officialattbyars/Instagram
The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed to Page Six on Friday that he died of “multiple blunt force injuries.” officialattbyars/Instagram

Byars was introduced to Bravo fans as a member of Karen Huger’s management team in 2018 during the third season of “RHOP.”

Huger (61) described their collaboration during an interview with Bravo’s Daily Dish in 2018.

“Matt is great, great at PR. I have PR, Matt is not my PR, but I would say Matt is in the line of my agent, the person in charge of booking, and it works for me,” she explained.

“I have met some dynamic people through this powerful young man who has incredible connections,” she continued. “And my personality and his connections just work great and I’m blessed to have Matt in my life.”

Byars first appeared on Bravo during the third season of “RHOP.” Getty Images
He was featured as a member of Karen Huger’s management team in 2018. Getty Images

Byars was mourned by Bravoverse members and fans following the shocking news of his death, including “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Melissa Gorga.

“I’m devastated. Your personality was contagious. Your jokes – you always had them. You should have gotten up. I know it was your dream,” she said he wrote along with a slideshow of photos with him for years.

She said her “heart hurts” because her beloved entrepreneur didn’t tell her he was hurting “earlier this week” – likely during their last conversation.

Several “Housewives” stars paid tribute to Byars on social media following the news of his death. officialattbyars/Instagram
“Your personality was contagious. “Your jokes – you always had them,” wrote “RHONJ” star Melissa Gorga under several photos with him. officialattbyars/Instagram

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to perform “ON DISPLAY” for the first time – you and I – WE ARE LOYAL,” Gorga (45) continued. “It doesn’t make them like us. I wish I could have saved you.

Several of her colleagues shared their heartache on the post, including Dolores Catania commenting“We all loved him, we are so sorry for your loss. I know how close you were mate, we will miss you, rest in peace my friend.”

“I am so heartbroken and devastated that I cannot believe this is true. We have been together for the last two weeks” – Margaret Josephs written. “Matty B. the sweetest soul forever in our hearts. We love you .”

“We all loved him so much,” wrote “RHONJ” star Dolores Catania in tribute to Gorga. officialattbyars/Instagram
Margaret Josephs said she was “heartbroken” and “devastated”. officialattbyars/Instagram

“RHOP” alum Charrisse Jackson-Jordan shared a photo of him on her Instagram Story and asked him to rest in peace.

Page Six has reached out to Bravo for comment.

Huger has not publicly commented on Byars’ death.

While talking to the Daily Dish, she revealed that she helped her longtime friend get through some difficult times.

“I encourage Matt when life is hard. “A lot of people in Potomac call me ‘Mama Karen’ because I love helping young people,” she noted.

“RHOP” alum Charrisse Jackson-Jordan shared a photo with Byars on her Instagram Story. 1Charrisse/Instagram
Huger did not immediately comment publicly on his death, but previously called him a “powerful young man.” officialattbyars/Instagram

“When life was testing him, I reached out and told him to go to school, and he did, and now we work together.”

Comedian Bruce Vilanch first reported the news of Byars’ death on Thursday via public post on Facebook.

“Matt Byars finished his fight this morning. Those of you who knew him can send me a private message for more information,” he wrote. “I’m sorry I’m a carrier…”

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 on 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.