Lorene Shea was Kyle Richards’ childhood best friend. Kyle said they met in second grade and had been close since she was seven. Bravo reported that Lorene died on May 1, 2022; later episodes of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills showed Kyle reflecting on her grief and honoring her friend.
How did Kyle Richards know Lorene Shea?
They had been friends since childhood. In a tribute reproduced by Bravo, Kyle called Lorene her “best friend since I was 7 years old” and her “other half.” She also said they spoke every day and shared what was happening in their lives. Bravo’s May 2022 report quoted the tribute.
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Kyle later recalled meeting Lorene in second grade. In a Season 13 conversation recapped by Bravo, she described Lorene as one of the most important people in her life outside her family. Lorene was also known to Kyle’s sisters from their childhood; Kyle said the loss brought her and her sisters back into conversation.
When did Lorene Shea die?
Bravo reports that Kyle said Lorene died on May 1, 2022. In public statements covered by the outlet, Kyle said Lorene had begun experiencing debilitating depression and described loved ones’ efforts to help her. Those are Kyle’s descriptions of her friend’s experience, not an independent medical account.
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How did RHOBH address Kyle’s grief?
Season 13 included Kyle speaking about grieving Lorene in Episode 8. Episode 11 showed a celebration of life event Kyle hosted in partnership with NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The event marked the one-year anniversary of Lorene’s death and raised awareness about mental health, according to Bravo’s coverage.
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