Denise Richardsdid reach out toLisa Vanderpumpfollowing news that the reality star’smother had died— just not on social media.
TheReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar, 48, who joined the show this season, clapped back on Twitter in response to a fan who had accused her of staying silent after the sad news broke.
“I personally like to send condolences privately when it is someone I know,” Richards wrote on Saturday, replying to the fan, Vanderpump and several other housewives, includingLisa Rinna,Kyle Richards, Teddi Mellencamp andDorit Kemsley.
Kemsley, who also hasn’t tweeted her condolences, went on toretweet Richards’ message, adding a thumbs up emoji.
The fan tagged in Richards’ tweet went on to post a message on their own account, writing that while they “agree not everything has to be public, itwould’ve been nice to see(but not necessary).”
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On Thursday, Vanderpump’s repconfirmed to PEOPLEthat her mother had died at the age of 84, noting that the Bravo star was “devastated and shocked,” but is asking for privacy at this time and had no additional comment.
The loss comes 14 months after her brotherMark Vanderpump, a DJ, was found dead of asuspected overdoseat his home in England. His death was ruled a suicide. He was 59.
Vanderpump has taken a break from production onVanderpump Rules, according toThe Daily Mail,which first reported the news.
A source confirmed to PEOPLE that the network is giving her the time she needs, but production has not stopped.
Recently,Andy Cohenalsodefended himselfagainst similar accusations.
Cohen, 51, went on to share that he had“privately” been in touchwith Lisa, who had asked him not to say anything about her devastating loss onWatch What Happens Live.
“She asked me not to mention it to anyone at all, so I respected her wishes and did not mention it on the air,” he wrote. “And before you yell at me for not mentioning it tonight, I want you to know that we pre-tape our Thursday shows.”
source: people.com
