‘VPR’ Katie Maloney Reveals A Devastating Loss
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Vanderpump Rules (VPR) alum Katie Maloney (38) lost her job on the Bravo show, and she claimed she quit before the Season 12 cast reboot. This week, she revealed other devastating news that got fans feeling her pain. Read on to find out what happened.
VPR Star Katie Maloney Was Controversial
Not every Vanderpump Rules fan thought the world of Katie who married Tom Shwartz on the Bravo show. They ended up divorced. The polarizing character even got trolled for her sandwich shop, Something About Her which she started with Arian Madix.
Obviously, some fans love and admire Bravo alum, Katie Maloney. And, that became clear this weekend, when she shared some devasting news. Bad news close to the holiday season always seems so much worse, somehow.
VPR Star Katie Maloney Shares Devastating News
The Vanderpump Rules native from Utah took to her Instagram account on the weekend and shared a photo of herself with her dad, Richard Maloney. It was a wintery scene but a happy one as she gave him a big hug. Then in the caption, she revealed that he had passed away.

Bravo fans heard that until now, Katie Maloney hadn’t lost someone as close as her dad. So, it’s the first time she felt such devasting grief. In her long caption, she said, in part:
This last Sunday my father passed away. Since I have been met with a variety of emotions, numbness, peace, complete…sadness, and even at times guilt. My dad was everyone’s favorite, he was so charming, made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. We shared the love of dad jokes and he had an endless supply…
She ended her tribute by thanking him for the many memories from her childhood, and his sense of humor. Finally, she wrote, “Thank you…for the love you gave us. Love, your baby girl.”
Vanderpump Rules Fans React To The Sad News
Many people understood the pain that Katie Maloney tried to describe. Here are some of their reactions:
- I’m so sorry for your loss Katie.. unfortunately I know how it hurts sending you love.
- I am so sorry for your loss. He seemed like an amazing guy.
- Losing a parent is like losing a giant chunk of yourself that you know you will never get back. It will never not hurt but it will get easier as time goes on.
- Aww Katie. I’m so sorry. I’m sending you and your family the biggest hug.
Are you sad to hear that Katie Maloney seems so devastated by the loss of her dad? Can you relate to her pain? Let us know in the comments below, and come back here often for all your Vanderpump Rules news, updates, and spoilers.
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