Taylor Armstrong Husband Russell's Body

Taylor’s rep released a statement, as the L.A. Coroner was in the process of examining Russell’s body, saying that she’s devastated by her husband’s death. The statement also asked for privacy as she comforts Kennedy.

Russell’s death comes after Taylor filed for divorce on July 15, 2011, citing physical and verbal abuse. The two were facing mounting financial problems, including a $1.5 million lawsuit. Just weeks before his death, Russell said life, and the pressure that came along with appearing on the popular Bravo reality show, was overwhelming.

While the couple’s marital problems were a major conflict on the first season of the hit show, the cable network hasn’t stated whether or not it will feature the investment banker and venture capitalist’s death on the second season. Their continued problems were to be featured on the upcoming season, which is set to premiere on September 5.