Bravo Stars Support Bethenny Frankel After Mother’s Death

Bethenny Frankel is receiving support from Bravo stars following the death of her mother, Bernadette Birk.

On April 20, 2024, the former star of “The Real Housewives of New York City” announced on Instagram that her mother died of lung cancer at the age of 73.

In her position, Frankel, 53, could not ease her difficult relationship with her mother, from whom she was estranged for 12 years. “She was complex, in pain, isolated and had demons. She was the most stunning woman you ever saw, who left her abusive home as quickly as I walked away from mine,” Frankel wrote in the caption of a carousel of family photos.

The comments section on Frankel’s post received more than 200,000 likes and thousands of comments. Additionally, “Real Housewives of New York” stars past and present offered support to Frankel.

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Bethenny Frankel received support from the Bravo TV family

In her heartbreaking post, Frankel shared that her mother had a self-destructive lifestyle but still loved her despite her lack of parenting skills. The RHONY OG called her late mother “selfish in life, yet selfless in death” by making her final wishes simple and clear.

Frankel also shared that her mother’s death caused her to let go of childhood trauma. She ended her post with a farewell to her mother, adding, “You did your best and you are free and at peace.”

Bravo stars were quick to express their condolences to Frankel and her 13-year-old daughter, Bryn Hoppy.

“I am so sorry for your loss, I am so sorry for the pain your mother had in her that affected your relationship with her. 💔,” wrote Frankel’s former RHONY co-star Ramona Singer.

“I felt this🥹. What a beautiful message Bethenny, sending so much love and light,” wrote RHONY newcomer Sai DeSilva.

“Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira wrote: “Thank you for being upfront and not clouding your relationship like many do. She looked like a queen to me! My condolences.”

Stars from other Bravo shows also offered their condolences to the original RHONY star.

“What a powerful and beautiful message. I’m so sorry for your loss @bethennyfrankel ❤️‍🩹🫶🏻,” wrote “Vanderpump Rules” alum Billie Lee.

“So beautifully written. We are so sorry for your loss,” Real Housewives of New Jersey star Danielle Cabral added.

“I’m sorry Bethenny ❤️ Thinking of you and Bryn 🙏,” added Frankel’s longtime friend, ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star Kyle Richards.

“Condolences. This was beautifully written. Peace be with you ❤️,” Real Housewives of Orange County star Vicki Gunvalson wrote.

“What a beautifully written tribute to your mother,” added Dr. Tiffany Moon from “Real Housewives of Dallas” added. “My condolences. Thank you for being so open about your complex relationship with your mother and I’m so glad you reconnected with her so she could have a relationship with Bryn. Sending you all the love ❤️

“So beautifully expressed. I am so sorry for your loss,” added fellow RHOD alum Stephanie Hollman.

Bethenny Frankel dramatically cut ties with Bravo

GettyAndy Cohen and Bethenny Frankel

Frankel appeared in eight seasons of RHONY and two spinoffs before leaving the franchise for good in 2019. But she likely won’t attend a BravoCon event in the future.

Over the past year, Frankel has made headlines with her “reality reckoning” campaign. According to Page Six, the Skinnygirl founder called for systemic changes at Bravo despite cutting ties with RHONY years ago. “It seemed pretty obvious to me,” Frankel told Vanity Fair in October about the need for a reality TV union. “Then I said, ‘How do I proceed with this? I can’t just talk and do nothing. ”

Frankel’s takedown of the genre that made her famous rubbed some Bravo stars the wrong way.

Her former co-star Luann de Lesseps even called her out during one of her cabaret performances. “Now, back to Bethenny. You know, listen, why bite the hand that feeds you? de Lesseps said during an appearance at a show in New York City in December 2023, according to Page Six.

But Frankel’s Bravo battle was put aside after her moving tribute to her mother, as so many of the network’s stars offered her support.

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