Lauren Miller, an accomplished executive assistant known for her work on various Real Housewives franchises, tragically passed away on June 9, shortly after welcoming her newborn son, Jackson. Her employer, Shed Media, a division of Warner Bros. that specializes in unscripted and alternative television, confirmed Miller's untimely death on Instagram on June 12. The heartfelt post featured several cherished photos of Miller alongside her husband, Kevin, and their daughter, Emma.
The caption shared by Shed Media expressed profound sorrow, stating, “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 tribute emphasized her deep love for motherhood, noting, “Of all the things Lauren loved most, being a mother was at the top.” Lauren Miller is survived by her husband, Kevin, their 3-year-old daughter, Emma, and their newborn son, Jackson.
On June 13, podcast host Kate Casey and Shed Media released a joint Instagram post dedicated to the Bravo community. They honored Miller as a “valued member of the Shed team for nearly nine years,” highlighting her significant contributions to successful projects like Real Housewives of New York City and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, as well as the streaming series featuring Paris Hilton, Paris in Love.
In a statement shared on June 15, Bravo expressed their condolences, referring to Miller as a “cherished part of our extended Bravo family.” The statement conveyed their heartbreak over her loss, stating, “We are heartbroken by the devastating loss of Lauren Miller. Our deepest love and sympathy are with her family, friends, and the entire Shed Media team.”
Further details regarding Miller’s passing emerged through a GoFundMe campaign established by her colleagues to support her husband. After spending time in the NICU following his birth, Miller’s newborn son, Jackson, returned home on June 12 to join his father and sister. Colleagues fondly remembered Miller for her “warm smile” and “kind heart,” describing her as someone who could offer comfort with just a few words.
The news of Miller’s tragic death resonated throughout the Real Housewives community, with numerous cast members expressing their condolences across social media platforms. Sai De Silva, a cast member from the reboot of RHONY, commented on the joint post with, “So heartbreaking,” accompanied by several tearful emojis. Jessel Taank, also from RHONY, added, “💔💔💔 Unimaginable.”
Whitney Rose, a star of RHOSLC, sent her love and prayers to Miller’s family, while co-star Heather Gay responded to the original post with a broken heart emoji. Other cast members from different franchises also shared their heartfelt messages. Margaret Josephs, who joined Real Housewives of New Jersey in 2017, commented, “🙏🙏💔💔,” while Braunwyn Windham-Burke, known for her time on Real Housewives of Orange County, expressed her sorrow with, “😢🙏💕.” Tamra Judge, another RHOC star, penned a touching message for Miller’s family, saying, “Prayers for her family & friends. This is absolutely heartbreaking.”
Lauren Miller’s legacy will undoubtedly live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and the countless individuals she touched throughout her life and career.
