Alert – Real Housewives boss dies during childbirth as newborn survives and two young children are left behind

Lauren Miller, an executive on Bravo’s Real Housewives franchises, has tragically passed away during childbirth.

Lauren died on June 9, just minutes after giving birth to her son Jackson. 

She worked on the New York City and Salt Lake City franchises of the popular reality TV series.

‘It is with devastated hearts that we share that our beloved colleague, Lauren, died unexpectedly just moments after giving birth to her baby boy,’ a statement on Shed Media’s Instagram read on June 12.

‘Lauren leaves behind her husband, Kevin, three-year-old daughter Emma and newborn son Jackson.’

Lauren worked for Shed Media which produces the Real Housewives franchises. 

Lauren Miller and executive on Bravo’s Real Housewives franchise has tragically passed away during childbirth

Lauren’s husband Kevin Miller commented on the post.

‘Lauren is the love of my life and I was blessed by God that she chose to spend her life with me and give me two beautiful children to remember her every minute of everyday. 

‘Please pray for our family and thank you all for the prayers, kind words and thoughts. God bless. ❤️ ‘

Several Housewives stars commented on Shed Media’s post about her death.

RHOC star Tamra Judge wrote, ‘Prayers for her family & friends. This is absolutely heartbreaking.’

Salt Lake City star Heather Gay added a broken heart emoji and New York City star Sai de Silva shared several crying emojis.

Her co-workers also shared a link to a GoFundMe that has raised over $129,000. 

‘This unimaginable loss is impossible to comprehend and the hole that Lauren has left in this world and in her own family, is an impossible one to ever fill,’ the GoFundMe stated.

Lauren died on June 9, just minutes after giving birth to her son Jackson

She worked on the New York City and Salt Lake City franchises of the popular reality TV series

‘It is with devastated hearts that we share that our beloved colleague, Lauren, died unexpectedly just moments after giving birth to her baby boy,’ a statement on Shed Media’s Instagram read on June 12

‘Lauren leaves behind her husband, Kevin, three-year-old daughter Emma and newborn son Jackson.’ Lauren worked for Shed Media which produces the Real Housewives franchises

‘We are devastated for her beloved husband, Kevin, who must now unexpectedly take on the sole role of parenting their two children … Emma (3) and newborn Jackson, who is still in the NICU.’ 

‘That the day Lauren was so eagerly awaiting should end in tragedy is truly unfathomable,’ the GoFundMe reads in part. 

Alongside the message, the caption invited people to consider donating to Kevin, as he ‘takes on this unexpected role as sole provider of the family.’

The update concluded, ‘Of all the things Lauren loved most, being a mother was at the top and ensuring that her children are being taken care of would mean everything to her.’

After Lauren’s death, baby Jackson was sent to the NICU and was released to his father on June 12. 

‘Kevin is delighted to share that baby Jackson is out of the NICU and at home with his dad and sister, a Thursday, June 12, update on the GoFundMe page stated.

‘[Kevin says that] he has been an angel and has eaten and slept like a champ. He is so alert and attentive already at just 4 days old.’

Lauren was the Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice Presidents of Programming & Development and co-heads of the company, according to her LinkedIn.

Lauren’s husband Kevin Miller commented on the post. ‘Lauren is the love of my life and I was blessed by God that she chose to spend her life with me and give me two beautiful children to remember her every minute of everyday’

‘Please pray for our family and thank you all for the prayers, kind words and thoughts. God bless ❤️ ‘ 

She had been in that position for nearly nine years. 

She also worked for Bunim Murray Productions and A&E Networks for around a year each.

Lauren graduated from San Diego State in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a concentration in Media Studies. 

While in college, she interned at MTV.