Matthew Byars, who appeared on Bravo reality show The Real Housewives of Potomac, died by suicide, it has been confirmed. The Sun newspaper in the U.S. first reported a statement from Maryland’s Chief Office of Medical Examiner, adding that the autopsy report had been completed. Deadline has now independently verified the statement.

After the talent manager died on Nov. 21 at age 37, the 'Real Housewives of Potomac' star remembered him in a statement to PEOPLE: "His genuine heart and boundless energy lifted everyone around him"

Matthew Byars, who was introduced as an assistant to Karen Huger on 'The Real Housewives of Potomac,' has died, according to the Maryland medical examiner.

They don’t make them like us. I wish I could have saved you,” the “RHONJ” star wrote on social media while memorializing her friend.

Stars of the ‘Real Housewives’ franchise remember Byars as ‘a sweet soul’ with ‘genuine heart and boundless energy’ who was ‘loved by so many.’

Matthew Byars, a talent manager known for his appearances with "Real Housewives of Potomac" star Karen Huger, died Thursday at age 37.

Talent manager Matthew Byars, known for appearing in the Bravo universe on shows like The Real Housewives of Potomac, has died at age 37. As multiple outlets have reported, the medical examiner ruled his manner of death as suicide.

Real Housewives of Potomac star dies aged 37 - Fellow Bravo stars Melissa Gorga and Charrisse Jackson Jordan have paid tribute