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Andy Cohen breaks down over ‘beloved’ Bravo crew member’s tragic death at 28 on ‘WWHL’

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Andy Cohen breaks down over ‘beloved’ Bravo crew member’s tragic death at 28 on ‘WWHL’

By Alexandra Bellusci Published June 26, 2026, 11:50 a.m. ET

Andy Cohen got choked up announcing the tragic death of a Bravo staffer during Thursday night’s “Watch What Happens Live.”

The host shared with viewers that production manager Kyra Samson died from brain cancer on Tuesday at 28.

“During her four wonderful years with us, Kyra was known for her sweet smile and gentle demeanor. But she could also be a small but mighty enforcer,” Cohen, 58, told the audience.

Andy Cohen appears tearful while wearing a white shirt and tan blazer. 8
Andy Cohen broke down in tears Thursday while announcing the death of Kyra Samson, a 28-year-old former production manager, on “Watch What Happens Live.” bravowwhl/Instagram
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“During her four wonderful years with us, Kyra was known for her sweet smile and gentle demeanor,” the talk show host shared during Thursday’s broadcast. bravowwhl/Instagram

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“To see Kyra on a bullhorn corralling massive crowds at BravoCon was truly a sight to behold,” he reminisced in the emotional tribute.

Adding that Samson will be “terribly missed,” Cohen tearfully urged the public to honor her “legacy” by donating to the Kyra Fund, “which will help provide urgently needed research for people with glioblastomas and hopefully help future Kyras out there.”

Cohen wiped away tears and concluded, “We are sending all of our prayers and love to her family and friends. We love you, Kyra.

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Cohen (pictured above on June 5) also dubbed her a “small but mighty enforcer.” Getty Images for Newport Beach TV FEST
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“To see Kyra on a bullhorn corralling massive crowds at BravoCon was truly a sight to behold,” the Bravo exec (pictured above on June 12) said. Zach Hilty/BFA.com/Shutterstock

The fundraiser states that Samson was “diagnosed at 27 years old with a type of glioblastoma multiforme, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer.”

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