'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Tragedy: Russell Armstrong Commits Suicide

Russell Armstrong, estranged husband of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" cast member Taylor Armstrong, reportedly killed himself last night.

Taylor Armstrong had filed for divorce from Russell in July of this year, due to alleged verbal and physical abuse.

LAPD spokesman Richard French told People: "I can confirm that Mr. Armstrong was found dead from an apparent hanging in a residence on Mulholland Drive."

Armstrong was reportedly found hanging in the bedroom of a friend's home. No suicide note was found.

Armstrong was 47, and left behind a 5 year old girl, Kennedy. Taylor Armstrong has not yet released a statement, but was reportedly informed of the suicide last night.

Acording to Radar Online, Taylor Armstrong "has been up all night. She is hysterical, and can barely speak. She has no idea why Russell would do this. She doesn't know how she is going to be able to tell her daughter, Kennedy."

The couple's marital problems were a frequent subject on season one of the reality show, and the couple was reportedly to spend part of the upcoming season of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" in marriage counseling.

Armstrong was also facing a $1.5 million dollar lawsuit related to his venture capital firm Crescent Partners. The suit claimed Russell Armstrong misappropriated funds given to the firm to help expand business for MyMedicalRecords.com, instead using those funds to help decorate the couple's house.

The show's producer Andy Cohen Tweeted: “I am so very sad about today’s news. My prayers and thoughts are with Taylor Armstrong and her family.”

Bravo also released a statment saying: “All of us at Bravo are deeply saddened by this tragic news. Our sympathy and thoughts are with the Armstrong family at this difficult time."