Matthew Byers, Real Housewives of Potomac Star Dead via Suicide

Matthew ‘Matt Byars, a cast member of the Real Housewives of Potomach (RHOP), has died via su*c*de, tributes from co-stars and others stunned by his death has revealed.

Byars was close friends with Melissa Gorga and Karen Huger, the latter being the person who brought him onto the show.

According to reports, Byars took his own life on Thursday, November 21st, 2024.

According to the Maryland’s Chief Office of Medical Examiner; “He died of multiple blunt force injuries. The manner is su*c*de.”

News of Byers’ death stunned stars of the show, with Melissa Gorge taking to social media to mourn his tragic demise.

“Why didn’t you tell me Matt? I’m heartbroken. Your personality was infectious. Your jokes- you always had them. You should have done stand up- I know it was your dream. My heart hurts Matt . Because earlier this week you didn’t tell me. I know life was tough- I know,” Gorge wrote on IG. “Thank you for bringing me my very 1st performance of “ON DISPLAY”- you and I- WE ARE LOYAL. They don’t make them like us. I wish I could have saved you,”

Matt Byars was introduced to RHOP in Season three by Karen Huger. He was art of Huger’s infamous “press conference,” where she tried to clear up rumors about her financial situation. Huger had known Byars since he was at least 18.

“I’ve known Matt since he was about 17, 18 years old. I encourage Matt when life is difficult,” she said.

“A lot of people call me ‘Mama Karen’ in Potomac because I love helping young folk. When life was trying to him, I reached out and told him to go to school, and he did, and now we work together.”

“He’s like family,” the RHOP star added.

Real Housewives of Potomac star Charrisse Jackson-Jordan also paid tribute to Byars by sharing a picture of the two on a rooftop, which she captioned, “Rest in Peace.”