This is shocking. I don't watch this so I don't know what may have made him do this, but it's tragic when people think there's no way out-

The way he did it seems particularly ugly. Can you imagine walking into a room and seeing that? Not that any way to do it would be pretty. Very sad, and it will be so difficult for his family.

I've gotten rather burned out on the HW shows, tho I did like to watch Beverly Hills. That is very sad news indeed. I feel so sorry for their little girl, she's probably too young to even comprehend death, let alone this, but it seemed like he doted on her. I've been through this with a loved one when I was in my 20's, we were the same age. It's the kind of loss that one never really gets over...

I only caught a few of those shows, but reports saw that he was heavily in debt and even his credit cards were no longer being honored.

His wife, "Taylor" had filed for divorce and supposedly alleged that he had physically and emotionally abused her.

Poor little girl--I did see one episode where he seemed to enjoy being with the child.

His attorney said he didn't seem depressed.

It's obvious they were living way beyond their means and he had filed bankruptcy several years ago.

I can't get out of my head that over the top, tens of thousands of dollars birthday party for the 4 or 5 year old girl where Taylor was the "star" instead of the child.

I know that suicide was this guy's choice, but that insipid, vapid money grubbing woman that insisted on spending money that didn't have can look her daughter in the eyes and know she contributed to the situation.

Demi, I had read the same thing...something about him doing investments for others. I'm wondering if he got in over his head like a Ponzi Scheme or something. I'm just guessing, but something sounded fishy with him.

I was stunned when Taylor threw that party. I don't place any blame on her, but he should have stood up to her and said NO. He probably kept her in the dark on their finances.

The B.H. Wives are the only one's I watch & I really enjoy it. I got sick of the NJ Wives. Unless Teresa had her own show then I'd watch. lol

That's a little harsh, Demi. Do you know these people personally?

No I don't know them, and my comments were harsh.
Mainly because of that innocent little girl, now she will surely know that finances were part of the reason her Daddy hanged himself, and if it does not occur to her this year, within a few years and certainly when she's older, she'll most likely think back to her extravagant birthday party
and blame herself.

That is why I said what I did about her mother.

That kid could have had a $15 cake from the grocery store, 8 friends and pin the tail on the donkey and been just as happy. That party was to indulge her mother's ego.

But you know how I am about people not being personally responsible--and yes, it was his fault for not putting his foot down, but regardless as to how much she knew about their finances, her spending was over the top and vulgar.

In fact, her life seemed vapid and vulgar, to me.
As to many of them. Just what I deduce from what I'm shown, and what they agreed to be a part of.

I don't know why I tune in when I do (haven't watched all the franchises, or any complete season) but it's like watching a train wreck.

Demi - how's your ankle? Or was it your foot?

tina

Thanks for asking Tina!

Still on crutches (a month) hope to be off of them by end of week and then in boot for another 3 weeks or so.
Dislocated shoulder while trying to cook balanced on crutches; it keeps "slipping" so now I have
to go see about that. ;)

Mercury must be in retrograde~

Y'all be careful.

Ouch, Demi! Those crutches are dangerous. Be careful. Hope you don't have to have surgery.

Taylor created a charity for abused women and she's raised a lot of money.

But the lifestyle they live IS vulgar. All of them. All the movie stars too except those who packed up and left Hollywood, like Meryl Streep.

The pressure they have of "Keeping up with the Joneses" will destroy them all. Especially trying to look 20 when your not. I read an interview with Taylor who regrets getting her lips done, because they're permanent now.

I'm going to grow old gracefully with my few meager dollars. :)

No comment on the HWOBH as I don't watch those shows. However, I did catch a movie on one of the premium cable channels the other nite. "The Joneses". David Duchovney and Demi Moore star in this movie, the premise of the effect of keeping up with others' "things", and how it can literally ruin your life.

I do think it is very sad how people become obsessed with things and how much they have. Keeping up with their neighbors, friends, etc.

I read somewhere a long time ago that "Taylor" isn't really her name. Well, it didn't use to be. In High School she was Shana Hughes. (Here's a Tulsa news article that mentions that.) She changed it to Taylor Ford and implied to others she was related to the Ford auto family. I think it further said he or both of them were charged with a white collar crime or sued for fraud, something like that, about 5 years ago. I can't remember all the details or where I read it, but the gist of the article was they both leaned toward being grifters.

Moon, are you from Tulsa? That's where I was born.

I wonder though, is she still working because if not, it seems as if she's left destitute.

I know she gets paid for Wives, but I bet she'll have to really downsize now.

It's is sad that he ended his life. This is the only RH series I watch, and I always felt like he was desperately hanging on. She just made me angry with her reckless abandonment of spending. Even the other, obviously well-to-do HW seemed to think she was over the top and trying too hard, like she was really nuevo riche and had to try to keep up.

Such a shame, tho...in the end, no one should have to die because they felt they had to keep up pretenses.

A neighbor in my old neighborhood did the same thing about 2 years ago. Left a wife, a toddler and a baby. An up and coming wealer-dealer who made some bad investments. I had to deal with the guy on some neighborhood/property issues, and from the way he acted with me, I can see that "how other saw him" would be more important to him than his family. Very sad.

I almost forgot to check back for your reply Demi!! Have that shoulder checked soon and I hope it is nothing serious. Take care of yourself!!

tina