Lauren Miller, a respected executive at Shed Media and a key figure behind the “Real Housewives” franchise, tragically passed away on June 9, shortly after giving birth to her son, Jackson. Shed Media expressed their profound grief over the sudden loss of their esteemed colleague in a statement released on Instagram.
Miller, who held the position of executive assistant to the Senior Vice Presidents of Programming & Development and co-heads of the company, leaves behind her husband, Kevin, their three-year-old daughter, Emma, and their newborn son. The statement from Shed Media emphasized Miller’s deep love for motherhood and her dedication to her children’s well-being.
In the wake of this tragic event, a GoFundMe campaign has been established to provide financial support to Miller’s family. The campaign, which was promoted by Shed Media and Miller’s colleagues on social media, has already raised over $132,000.
Miller’s husband, Kevin, expressed his grief and gratitude for the outpouring of support in the comments section of the Instagram post. He described Miller as the love of his life and thanked her for the gift of their two children. He also asked for prayers for their family during this difficult time.
Several celebrities, many of whom worked on shows produced by Shed Media, also expressed their condolences. Among them was “Real Housewives of Orange County” star Tamra Judge, who described the news as “absolutely heartbreaking.”
The GoFundMe campaign’s message highlighted the immense loss felt by those who knew Miller. It described her as a person with a warm smile, kind heart, and thoughtful nature. Above all, it emphasized her love for her family and the joy she found in starting her own.
In a recent update, it was shared that baby Jackson, who had been in the NICU, was released and brought home by his father. The update described Jackson as an “angel” who has been eating and sleeping well, showing alertness and attentiveness at just four days old.