Bravo Family Mourns Loss of 28-Year-Old Crew Member
Tears welled up in Andy Cohen’s eyes as he delivered the devastating news of the passing of a 28-year-old member of the Bravo production team. During Thursday’s broadcast of Watch What Happens Live, the television personality announced that former production manager Kyra Samson had died after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Cohen, visibly emotional, reflected on the four years he had the privilege of working alongside Samson.
“I have some devastating news to share from our Watch What Happens Live family, and this is hard for me to get through,” Cohen began, his voice trembling. “On Tuesday night, our beloved former production manager Kyra Samson passed away from brain cancer. She was only 28.”
Remembering Kyra Samson’s Spirit
Cohen described Samson as someone known for her “sweet smile and gentle demeanor” during her tenure with the show. However, he also highlighted her surprising strength and efficiency. “She could also be a small, but mighty enforcer,” he recalled. “To see Kyra on a bullhorn corralling crowds at BravoCon was truly a sight to behold.”
Fighting back tears, Cohen added, “She’s going to be terribly missed by all of us here and no doubt by everyone who was lucky enough to know her.”
Honoring Kyra’s Legacy Through Research
In honor of Samson’s memory, Cohen brought attention to The Kyra Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting research for glioblastoma. The fund’s goal is to “help provide urgently needed research for people with glioblastoma and hopefully help future Kyra’s out there.” He concluded the segment by sending “all of our prayers and love to her family and her friends. So, we love you Kyra.”
A photograph of Cohen and Samson sharing a cheerful moment was displayed on screen. According to information from The Kyra Fund’s official website, contributions raised through the campaign will specifically support a new immunotherapy research project targeting glioblastoma. Samson was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, described as one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer, at the age of 27.
