Lauren Miller death: Real Housewives’ executive assistant dies during childbirth

Real Housewives cast and fans are mourning the loss of a woman who made the show possible after her sudden death during childbirth.

Lauren Miller, an executive assistant on the Real Housewives of New York City and Salt Lake City, died on June 9, minutes after giving birth to her son Jackson.

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Shed Media, the company behind the hit show, posted a tribute to the mother-of-two to its Instagram account.

“It is with devastated hearts that we share that our beloved colleague, Lauren, died unexpectedly just moments after giving birth to her baby boy,” the June 12 statement read.

“Lauren leaves behind her husband, Kevin, three-year-old daughter Emma and newborn son Jackson.

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“Of all the things Lauren loved most, being a mother was at the top and ensuring that her children are being taken care of would mean everything to her.”

Her grieving husband, Kevin, shared a comment in the wake of her loss.

“Lauren is the love of my life and I was blessed by God that she chose to spend her life with me and give me two beautiful children to remember her every minute of everyday. Please pray for our family and thank you all for the prayers, kind words and thoughts. God bless,” he shared.

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On a post by another colleague he wrote, “Lauren is truly the love of my life and I will miss her every moment of everyday. She lives on through her children and we have peace knowing she is in heaven with God looking down on us and keeping us safe and filled with love.”

Many Real Housewives shared comments in the wake of Lauren’s loss.

Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Judge penned, “Prayers for her family & friends. This is absolutely heartbreaking.”

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Meanwhile, New York City star Sai de Silva shared several crying emojis and Salt Lake City star Heather Gay posted a broken heart emoji after hearing about the loss of their colleague.

According to a GoFundMe created by Lauren’s coworkers for the family, baby Jackson was in the NICU shortly after his birth and losing his mother.

In an update, they shared that the newborn is now safe at home.

“Kevin is delighted to share that baby Jackson is out of the NICU and at home with his dad and sister. ‘He has been an angel and has eaten and slept like a champ.’ He is so alert and attentive already at just 4 days old.

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