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Andy Cohen Tearfully Honors Late WWHL Producer
26 Jun
Summary
- WWHL producer Kyra Samson died at age 28 after brain cancer diagnosis.
- Andy Cohen became emotional remembering Samson's smile and strength.
- Viewers are encouraged to donate to the Kyra Fund for research.
Andy Cohen became visibly emotional on Watch What Happens Live as he honored the memory of Kyra Samson, a production manager for the Bravo show. Samson passed away on Tuesday, June 23, at the young age of 28, after a battle with brain cancer.
During her four years with the show, Samson was known for her kind demeanor and surprising assertiveness, as noted by Cohen. He recalled her impressive ability to manage large crowds at BravoCon with a bullhorn. Cohen expressed that Samson will be profoundly missed by everyone who knew her.
Cohen also directed viewers to a fundraiser, the Kyra Fund, established to support research for glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. He concluded the tribute by sending prayers and love to Samson's family and friends.
