Russell Armstrong Laid To Rest In LA

A memorial service was held for Russell Armstrong, the late estranged husband of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" castmember Taylor Armstrong, on Wednesday in Los Angeles.

According to People, loved ones of the 47-year-old business man gathered at Forest Lawn in Los Angeles, including Taylor's "Real Housewives" co-stars Lisa Vanderpump, Kim and Kyle Richards, Adrienne Maloof and new cast member Dana Wilkey, along with "Real Housewives of Orange County's" Peggy Tanous.

VIEW THE PHOTOS: 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Stars Season 2

The service was not filmed, Us Weekly reported. A second service will also reportedly take place in Russell's native Texas.

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Russell was found dead last week after committing suicide.

VIEW THE PHOTOS: Stars We Lost In 2011

Russell had been featured alongside Taylor on the hit Bravo series and their relationship woes were documented on the show.

Local

Get Los Angeles's latest local news on crime, entertainment, weather, schools, COVID, cost of living and more. Here's your go-to source for today's LA news.

Everything you need to know about the Dodgers Opening Week at Chavez Ravine

California's commercial Dungeness crab season will end April 8 to protect whales

Taylor filed for divorce from Russell last month. The couple tied the knot in 2005 and has one daughter, Kennedy, 5.

Bravo plans to re-edit the show in the wake of Russell's death.

VIEW THE PHOTOS: Hollywood Dads & Their Adorable Little Ones!

Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Related Content from AccessHollywood.com:
VIEW THE PHOTOS: Sudden Endings: Stars Who Died Too Soon

PLAY IT NOW: Access Hollywood Live: 'The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills' Premiere Their Drama-Filled Season 2 Promo!
PLAY IT NOW: T.G.I.F. - Will Russell Armstrong's Funeral Be Filmed For 'The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills'? (August 22, 2011)

More from Access: [ Real Housewives Kyle Richards Taylor Armstrong ]

Copyright NBCAH - Access Hollywood
Contact Us