RHOP's Karen Huger Responds to the Sudden Death of Close Friend Matthew Byars: 'I Love You — Here and Beyond' (Exclusive)

Matthew Byars and Karen Huger.Photo:courtesy of Karen Huger courtesy of Karen Huger Karen Hugeris breaking her silence over the shocking death of her close friendMatthew Byars. Byars, who was a talent manager and appeared onThe Real Housewives of Potomacalongside Huger several times, died on Nov. 21 at age 37. In a statement given exclusively to PEOPLE, Huger, 61, said she was grieving the loss of her friend. “I will always remember Matt as the radiant, compassionate 17-year-old I met so many years ago,” she said.

RHOP’s Karen Huger Asks Court to Dismiss DUI Case Due to 'Illegal Search' While Detained

Karen Huger.Photo:Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Astrid Stawiarz/Getty This story has been updated since it originally published on Oct. 17. Huger alleged that “the evidence seized in this case was obtained as a result of an illegal search and seizure.” “The defendant was told she was not free to leave,” according to the motion. “She was not read her Miranda warnings, indicating that the information she would provide them would be used in the filing of criminal charges against her.

RHOSLC's Whitney Rose Asks Followers to 'Keep Praying' for Daughter Bobbie, 14, amid Hospitalization: 'We Feel Your Energy'

Whitney Rose, Bobbie Rose.Photo:Whitney Rose/Instagram Whitney Rose/Instagram Whitney Roseis thanking her followers for their support after sharing that her daughter wastaken to the intensive care unit (ICU). TheReal Housewives of Salt Lake Citystar, 38, shared an update onher Instagram Storieson Monday, Oct. 7, after revealing on Sunday that her daughter Bobbie, 14, experienced “severe asthma exacerbation” and was taken to the ICU in an ambulance. “Thank you for all the love and prayers for my sweet Bobbie Rose, we feel your energy,” Whitney wrote in a statement.

RHOSLC's Whitney Rose's Daughter Bobbie, 14, Remains in ICU but Has 'Seen a Bit of Improvement': 'Long Way to Go'

Whitney Rose, Bobbie Rose.Photo:Whitney Rose/Instagram Whitney Rose/Instagram Whitney Roseis providing an update on her daughter Bobbie after she was hospitalized earlier this week. On Tuesday, Oct. 8, theReal Housewives of Salt Lake Citystar, 38, shared a statement onher Instagram Storiesafter her daughter Bobbie, 14, was hospitalized due to “severe asthma exacerbation” on Oct. 6. “Thank you to everyone who has continued to reach out and check in on Bobbie Rose. We are still in the ICU but she has finally seen a bit of improvement,” Whitney wrote.

RHOSLCSeason 5 Trailer Promises an Avalanche of Drama as Mary M. Cosby Returns to Confront 'the Biggest Liar in Utah'

‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ season 5 cast.Photo:Koury Angelo/Bravo Koury Angelo/Bravo The Real Housewives of Salt Lake Cityis back! After breaking the internet with its standout fourth season finale, the hit installment of the beloved Bravo franchise is returning for a fifth season, premiering on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Also joining the group is new HousewifeBronwyn Newport, a longtime friend of Barlow’s who “arrives in couture with her over-the-top fashion and a sense of humor as sharp as the diamonds she wears,” according to an official Bravo release.