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Russell Armstrong of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Found Dead

8/16/2011 by

Russell Armstrong of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills was found dead in his home on Mulholland Drive last night.

TMZ reports that Armstrong hanged himself. He was found hanging in his bedroom.

The L.A. City Fire Department arrived at his home and pronounced him dead at 8:16 PM on Monday. Sources said a roommate found Russell and called 911.

Portrayed throughout the first season as a relatively inattentive husband, Russell found himself back in the spotlight in recent weeks after the couple decided to split in July.

Taylor told People that she decided to divorce Russell after suffering verbal and physical abuse during their six years together.

Russell had said he once pushed Taylor “in the heat of the moment,” but denies her claims that he had pulled her hair. “It was during a time in our lives that was not characteristic of who we were,” he told People. “This show has literally pushed us to the limit.”

Russell was also facing a $1.5 million lawsuit from a company that claims he and Taylor skimmed money off the top to pay for their lifestyle.

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