AceShowbiz - Andy Cohen announced the passing of Kyra Samson, a former production manager on Watch What Happens Live, who died from brain cancer at the age of 28. The news was shared during the June 25 episode of the talk show, where Cohen paid tribute to her memory.

Samson worked for four years on Watch What Happens Live and was known for her kind personality and strong leadership, especially noted during events such as BravoCon. She passed away on the night of June 24 after battling glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive form of brain cancer, for just over nine months. After leaving the show, she continued her career as a production coordinator on the television game show Jeopardy!.

In his tribute, Cohen described Samson as having a sweet smile and gentle demeanor while also being a firm enforcer behind the scenes. He expressed deep sadness over her loss and encouraged viewers to support the Kyra Fund, a fundraising initiative created in her honor that has raised nearly $300,000 to aid brain cancer research.

Andy Cohen is best known as the host of Watch What Happens Live, a role he has held since 2009, alongside multiple other hosting and producing credits in reality and talk television. His connection to Samson stemmed from their years working together on the show, where she played a pivotal role in production management.

Kyra Samson’s passing highlights the devastating impact of brain cancer, particularly glioblastoma, which offers little chance of recovery. Her family expressed gratitude for the time they shared with her and hope that her story will increase awareness and support for research, aiming to spare other families from similar suffering. The outpouring of support reflects the strong impression she made personally and professionally during her brief but impactful career.