“Matt was deeply beloved, and his absence shall be felt profoundly by all who knew him,” the 61-year-old added. “To his household, I ship my deepest condolences, love, and prayers for consolation. Matt, my coronary heart is damaged. I really like you—right here and past. Till we meet once more, I’ll carry your reminiscence in my coronary heart. You’ll be missed past phrases, my buddy.”
Karen’s RHOP costars additionally shared perception into how she was dealing with the tragic information.
“I used to be truly with my forged mate Wendy [Osefo] and we did name her instantly and we let her know, ‘Karen, we love you. We’re right here for you,'” Mia Thornton instructed E! Information at Bravo’s Fan Fest in Miami Nov. 23. “I texted her, ‘Sister, I really like you. For those who want something, I am right here for you.’ It is actually, actually laborious, as a result of we do not test on our sturdy pals. Matt was such a robust buddy to Karen from what I noticed, an outsider wanting in. Any time I noticed him, he welcomed us with open arms. He was so loving. So it is a shocker for us. However I additionally suppose that his life will assist save many extra. And I wish to be sure his legacy lives on.”
Wendy added, “I am simply sending Matt love, I am sending his household love. He was an integral a part of Karen’s life and we’re throughout one another, which makes him an integral a part of all of our lives. I simply hope that, when persons are going by way of issues, that there is individuals on the market that love them.”
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