Matt Byars became known to Real Housewives of Potomac<\/em><\/a> viewers after appearing as Karen Huger<\/strong>\u2018s close friend over the years. Following his death at 37, Bravolebrities are mourning his loss while fans want to know more about him.\n<\/p>\n On his Instagram bio<\/a>, Matt described himself as an \u201centrepreneur,\u201d while noting his other fields of interest included, \u201cPR, Talent Management, Real Estate, Marketing, Consulting\u201d and that he was a \u201cdog lover.\u201d<\/p>\n Matt was a talent and publicity manager for the Prince Marketing Group, a sports and entertainment marketing agency, from 2013 until his death, according to his LinkedIn<\/a> account.<\/p>\n Matt\u2019s first appearance on RHOP<\/em> was during season 3 in 2018, when he was introduced as Karen Huger\u2019s right-hand man. He went on to appear in 16 episodes of the Bravo hit over the years.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve known Matt since he was about 17, 18 years old. I encourage Matt when life is difficult. A lot of people call me \u2018Mama Karen\u2019 in Potomac because I love helping young folk,\u201d Karen explained to Bravo\u2019s Daily Dish<\/em><\/a> in 2019. \u201cWhen life was trying to him, I reached out and told him to go to school, and he did, and now we work together.\u201d<\/p>\n Karen described Matt\u2019s role in her life, saying, \u201cMatt is wonderful, wonderful in PR. I do have a PR, Matt is not my PR. But I would say that Matt is in a line of my agent, my booking person and it works for me.\u201d<\/p>\n She added, \u201cI met some dynamic people through this powerful young man, who\u2019s extremely connected. And my personality and his connections just work so well, and I\u2019m blessed to have Matt in my life.\u201d<\/p>\n After Matt\u2019s death was announced on November 21, 2024, at the age of 37, several Housewives<\/a> took to Instagram to express their shock and sadness. His cause of death has not been released.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m sure many of you have heard about the unfortunate news that Matt Byars has passed away,\u201d RHOP<\/em>\u2018s Ashley Darby<\/strong> shared in an Instagram Story on November. 22, 2024. \u201cIf you can, please reach out to Karen Huger. She and Matt were very close. I think Karen\u2019s known Matt, I want to say, since either middle school or high school. So, it\u2019s been a very long time, and it is very important that we check on our friends. Everyone is going through something, and I acknowledge that. And sometimes it\u2019s just too much to bear, unfortunately, for some of us.\u201d<\/p>\n RHOP<\/em> alum Charrisse Jackson-Jordan<\/strong> shared a photo of her with Matt on her Instagram Stories, writing, \u201cRest In Peace.\u201d<\/p>\n Real Housewives of New Jersey<\/em><\/a> star Melissa Gorga<\/strong> mourned Matt\u2019s loss while sharing a series of photos<\/a> along with her late pal. She said she spoke to him earlier in the week before he died.<\/p>\n \u201cWhy didn\u2019t you tell me Matt? I\u2019m heartbroken. Your personality was infectious. Your jokes \u2013 you always had them. You should have done stand up \u2013 I know it was your dream. My heart hurts Matt. Because earlier this week you didn\u2019t tell me. I know life was tough, I know,\u201d she wrote in the caption.<\/p>\n \u201cThank you for bringing me my very 1st performance of \u2018ON DISPLAY\u2019 \u2013 you and I \u2013 WE ARE LOYAL. They don\u2019t make them like us,\u201d she continued.<\/p>\n Melissa cryptically added, \u201cI wish I could have saved you. Thank you for the memories. Go fly \u2013 Go make them laugh.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhat Did Matt Byars Do for a Living?<\/h2>\n
When Did Matt Byars Appear on \u2018Real Housewives of Potomac\u2019?<\/h2>\n
Matt Byars and RHOP\u2019s Karen Huger Were Friends for Years<\/h2>\n
Bravo Stars Are Mourning Matt Byar\u2019s Death<\/h2>\n
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