Russell Armstrong dies of an apparent suicide

Taylor and Russell Armstrong © Jordan Strauss/WireImage

Terrible news for the Armstrong family. The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed that Russell Armstrong, husband of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong, was found dead on Monday night. Russell died of an apparent suicide in a friend's Los Angeles home. LAPD spokesman Richard French told People Magazine, "I can confirm that Mr. Armstrong was found dead from an apparent hanging in a residence in Mulholland Drive."

Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Matt Spence, "We did respond at 8:08 p.m. Monday night regarding a reported death at the scene." Coroner Assistant Chief Ed Winter said that Russell was pronounced dead by paramedics at 8:16 p.m. He also said that no suicide note was found and that an autopsy and toxicology test will take place to determine/confirm the cause of death.

Russell Armstrong was 47. He leaves his wife and 5-year old daughter Kennedy behind. Taylor Armstrong had filed for a divorce from Russell on July 15th. The couple were recently sued for $1.5 million USD for contact breach.

Taylor Armstrong and almost-ex-husband Russell are being sued

Taylor and Russell Armstrong © Jordan Strauss/WireImage

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong and her soon-to-be-ex-husband Russell are being sued by MyMedicalRecords.com for more than $1.5 million USD for breach of contract.

MyMedicalRecords.com filed a lawsuit on Friday in an L.A. Superior Court. The company claims that the Armstrong's misled people into believing that they were investing in the company. They claim that the Armstrong's have pocketed over $1 million USD. The company says they've used that money to "live a lavish lifestyle."

These claims come shortly after Taylor, 40, filed for divorce from Russell and her claims that he verbally and physically abused her during their marriage.