Andy Cohen and them react:

http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/stars-r...lery?gt1=28135

I didn't even need to read an article to know it was him. I had the same thoughts as you. There are some articles that say she was physically and verbally abused, but seeing as how much of a liar she was with the show, I can't believe the abuse accusations.

I feel sorry for both mother and daughter. It is a tragedy. May be rest in peace.

I feel so sorry for Kennedy since she lost her father.

I'm sorry for Russell for his feelings of hopelessness and despair that would cause him to commit this act yet I'm also angry because he left behind a daughter and two sons from a previous marriage that will grow up without him and forever wondering why he couldn't and didn't think of them before he committed this act.

Terribly tragic all around.

Russell Armstrong leaves THREE children: he had two sons from a previous marriage. What a tragedy.

I happened to see this story this morning, and I'm just HORRIFIED! :eek: I don't even know what to SAY!!! I can't help wondering if he was heartbroken because Taylor filed for divorce, ... or if he was just devastated at the amount of his personal life that had been exposed on national television. Whenever I see a wealthy person take his own life, my first thought usually assumes that they were having money problems. If he was still alive, he certainly would have money problems, because the alimony and child support payments would be news for all the world to see. I feel so horrible for every single person involved with this. :(

Besides, his lawyer said there are no assets. He owed a lot of money and they didn't own their home. http://www.philly.com/philly/enterta...7_Tattle_.html

I read one article today where they interviewed Russell's ex-wife and she had less than favorable comments regarding Taylor's extravigant spending and how she felt that Taylor pushed him too hard.


ITA: Updated interview with lawyer: http://www.etonline.com/tv/113460_Ru...oes/index.html

I knew it ... :(

I'm really heartbroken for them. I always felt sorry for him and the way Taylor treated him. You could tell he was uncomfortable with the cameras and being around that group.

Rich people and suicide isn't always about money. I know of a VERY wealthy man from Michigan who committed suicide, leaving behind adult twins and a beautiful, sweet wife. He was bipolar.

I'll be walking in the Out of the Darkness walk here in Michigan in a few weeks. Amazing the things you learn but reading about a devastating disease. Everyone thinks those who do it are selfish, but it goes far beyond that.

It looks like there will be two funerals. What a mess.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...62291520110820

Umm...did you paste the wrong link? That's a link to a video on Mizzou bid day.

Russell Armstrong's business associate committed suicide the day after he did.

This is extremely strange. Not sure if there are ties or what (if any) business dealings they had together but the story just keeps getting weirder.

I say there are ties. If part of Armstrong's suicide was his debt and struggling business, his business associate may have felt abandoned and even more desperate. There is definitely other stuff going on but that's the more immediate assumption that I make.

I agree with your assumption as it was mine as well. Just sad.

I'm also intrigued by the stories now coming out about Taylor and the lifestyle she was so desperate to emulate (a la Adrienne & Lisa) b/c they really do have money and she so wanted to be a part of that circle. I read the article in US Weekly that her initial opening line for Season 2 was something to the effect that she worked to hard to live in that zip code (Beverly Hills) to leave it now. The more I read about her, the more disturbing picture it paints of her.

I think this is yet another dose of reality for reality tv. People are trying so hard to live up to a false reality.