"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum Taylor Armstrong and her late husband Russell Armstrong didn't have an easy marriage. Despite initially appearing to have the "picture perfect" relationship, the truth of their relationship came to light as the season went on. In season one, Taylor confessed to the other housewives that Russell was verbally and physically abusive to her. Shortly after, she filed for divorce (via HuffPost). With the weight of divorce, financial issues, and a pending legal case on his shoulders, Armstrong died of suicide on Aug. 15, 2011 at the age of 47. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Ed Winter, the investment banker did not leave behind a suicide note before his death.
During an interview with "Life After Bravo," the "RHOBH" alum recalled being reluctant to return back to the show at the time after her late estranged husband's death. "I wasn't sure how that was all gonna play out on TV. I think part of me thought that the cameras might provide some protection," Taylor said. "And I actually think, subconsciously, it might make things better and it might help my relationship." Since Armstrong's death, Taylor has given love a second chance with her husband, John Bluher.
If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
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