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NBC News
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Police release fatal traffic stop footage involving brother of 'RHOC' alum Lydia McLaughlin
'The Real Housewives of Orange County' alum Lydia McLaughlin shared a tribute to her brother amid his funeral and the release of bodycam footage from the traffic stop in April where he was fatally shot by police. McLaughlin's brother Geoffrey Shyam Stirling was shot and killed by police in California on April 17 around 9:15 p.m. after they pulled over the motorcycle he was riding, the Newport Beach Police Department later wrote on Instagram. He was 45. McLaughlin shared photos of her brother and video footage from his funeral in an emotional Instagram post on May 5. 'Yesterday, we laid my brother to rest,' she wrote. 'Just six months ago, we stood in this same place, grieving the loss of my mom. My heart is broken, and the shock still hasn't settled. 💔 But even in the sorrow, I cling to what I know is true: God is good. He is in control. I am not. My brother is now with my mom, and I hold onto the promise that one day, we'll all be reunited. Until then, I will miss them every single day.' McLaughlin's tribute came days before the Newport Beach Police Department released bodycam footage of the incident. The department said in the Instagram post in April that after Stirling was stopped for a traffic violation, he 'became uncooperative and assaulted the officer. During the ensuing violent altercation, Stirling managed to remove the department-issued taser from the officer's duty belt and attempted to deploy it multiple times against the officer. At that point, an officer-involved shooting occurred.' In the footage released on May 7, a motorcycle rider is shown being pulled over after police say he ran a red light on West Coast Highway. The video shows an officer repeatedly asking Stirling to sit down on the curb, and Stirling refuses. The officer also notes that Stirling has urinated in his pants. Stirling is then seen making a move toward the officer, which results in an altercation between the two. A freeze-frame of the video is highlighted with a moment where police say Stirling has the officer's Taser and is holding it to the officer's head. The officer pulls free and yells 'Drop it!' at Stirling before firing his weapon six times. Stirling is shown dropping to the ground. Additional officers and the Newport Beach Fire Department then arrived at the scene, according to authorities. Stirling was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The California Department of Justice is now conducting an investigation into the shooting, according to Newport Beach Police Department Chief Dave Miner. McLaughlin shared her grief over her brother's loss in an Instagram post on April 19, two days after his death. 'My family has experienced an unimaginable loss,' she wrote. 'My brother, Geoff, was tragically taken and our hearts are shattered.' 'I can't believe we're facing this pain just 6 months after losing my best friend and mother,' she added. 'I know they're both with Jesus now, and He's walking with me through this darkness. One step at a time.'
Newsweek
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Andy Cohen Cries on Live Radio Show
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Andy Cohen got emotional during a live radio broadcast while talking about his son. During Monday's episode of SiriusXM's Andy Cohen Live, the Bravo star shared the sweet moment following his spring break trip to Disney World with longtime friend Anderson Cooper. Newsweek reached out to Cohen's representative via email for comment. The Context Cohen has two kids, son Benjamin Allen Cohen, 6, and daughter Lucy Eve Cohen, 2. His children were born via different surrogates, but the television personality previously said that they are "biological siblings." The Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen host is not in a public relationship but said on a January 2024 episode of the show that he would like to meet someone. "I'm single and ready to mingle, absolutely," he said on WWHL. In an interview with TODAY in May 2023, Cohen spoke out about raising a family on his own. "I want to be everything for them," he said of his kids. "As a single parent, there is the feeling of, 'I need to be there,' and I'm always kicking myself for time not spent with them and trying to dissect what it all means and seeking out parent friends for advice." "But I wouldn't change it for the world, by the way," Cohen shared. Andy Cohen takes part in SiriusXM's Radio Andy Annual Holiday Hangout at the SiriusXM Studios on December 14, 2023 in New York City. Andy Cohen takes part in SiriusXM's Radio Andy Annual Holiday Hangout at the SiriusXM Studios on December 14, 2023 in New York SiriusXM What To Know On Monday's episode of Andy Cohen Live, Cohen said he was at the park with his kids when he noticed a teenager. "I go, 'That's gonna be you,'" the 56-year-old recalled telling his son. "You're doing to be like, 'Dad, I don't want to hang out with you,'" he said. Instead, however, Cohen added, "And he goes, 'No, no, I'm not going to do that.' And he goes, 'You know, Daddy, when I'm 60'—I'm going to cry—he goes, 'I wanna take a pill so I can come back and be little like this so I can just be with you.'" Cohen added that the two "had the longest hug" afterward. "Anyway, hate to end the show in tears, but we had such a deep—we had a long hug on the playground when he was, you know, thinking about that." What People Are Saying A clip of the episode was shared to the Radio Andy Instagram on Wednesday, and people quickly flooded the comments. "What an incredible conversation—don't we all wish we could just take a pill and turn back the clock," The Real Housewives of Orange County star Vicki Gunvalson wrote. "So beautiful. A testament to the amazing dad you are to your kids!!!" Instagram user @heathbard said. "Ben is such an old soul. So beautiful Andy. I am crying as well," fan @dorriejunior posted. "Absolutely beautiful & priceless! @bravoandy write it down & document it! One day, this story would make a beautiful High School Graduation gift for Ben!" @rebeccaawatt commented. What Happens Next Cohen's daughter will be celebrating her birthday next week, turning 3 years old on April 29. SiriusXM's Andy Cohen Live airs weekdays at 10 a.m. ET on Radio Andy (Channel 102) and on the SiriusXM app.
Epoch Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Former ‘RHOC' Star's Brother Dies After Being Shot During SoCal Traffic Stop
Lydia McLaughlin, a former cast member of the Bravo reality show 'The Real Housewives of Orange County,' is mourning the loss of her brother, whose death comes a little over six months after the television personality lost her mother to breast cancer. The reality star's older sibling, Geoffrey Stirling, was shot last week during a routine traffic stop in Southern California. 'My family has experienced an unimaginable loss,' McLaughlin, 44, 'My brother, Geoff, was tragically taken and our hearts are shattered,' she continued. 'I can't believe we're facing this pain just 6 months after losing my best friend and mother. I know they're both with Jesus now, and He's walking with me through this darkness. One step at a time. Thank you to everyone who has been praying for us.' According to an April 18 Related Stories 4/16/2025 4/9/2025 'Shortly after being stopped, Stirling became uncooperative and assaulted the officer,' the statement reads. 'During the ensuing violent altercation, Stirling managed to remove the department-issued taser from the officer's duty belt and attempted to deploy it multiple times against the officer. At that point, an officer-involved shooting occurred.' Officers responding to the scene provided medical aid to Stirling until the Newport Beach Fire Department arrived. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The California Department of Justice is investigating the shooting. 'Once their investigation is complete, the findings will be turned over to DOJ's Special Prosecutions Section for independent review,' the press release stated. Another McLaughlin brother, Jesse Stirling, remembered their late sibling on Instagram, 'I'll miss your spirit full of laughter and boundless enthusiasm. Though our time together was heartbreakingly cut short, the memories we created will forever echo in my heart,' Jesse Stirling wrote in part. 'Miss You More Than Ever' McLaughlin, who shares three sons with her husband, Doug McLaughlin, starred in the eighth and 12th seasons of 'The Real Housewives of Orange County,' which premiered in 2013 and 2017, respectively. The television personality's mother, Judy Stirling, regularly appeared alongside her on the show. The pair also starred in the digital series 'Glitter Town' together, which premiered in September 2020. Last fall, McLaughlin took to Instagram to share that her mother had passed away. She was 76. 'My mom passed away last night,' McLaughlin In a since-expired Instagram Story, McLaughlin later revealed that her mother had died following a years-long battle with breast cancer. 'She lived two years longer than her [doctors] expected,' McLaughlin shared on Oct. 23 of that year, per McLaughlin issued a tribute to her mother on the one-month anniversary of her death, expressing gratitude to those who were there for her in her time of need. 'I can't imagine going through this alone. The prayers, texts, flowers, phone calls and check-ins make me feel loved and not alone. I am so thankful,' she McLaughlin said she was also thankful for the 'special bond' she and her mother shared. 'The lessons she has instilled in me, and continues to teach me; even now on this new journey. She was such a free spirit. 'Silly is good' was one of the last things she said to me. That and 'You will always be my favorite,'' the reality star penned. 'I miss you more than ever mom. You'll always be my favorite.'
Axios
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
"Real Housewives of Potomac" stars look for love on new Bravo dating show
There's a new reality dating show from Bravo starring two of the former "Real Housewives of Potomac" cast members — and it premieres this weekend, per a release shared with Axios. Why it matters: Um, Bravo? "Real Housewives of Potomac?" Premieres this weekend? We rest our case. State of play: " Love Hotel" will star Gizelle Bryant and Ashley Darby from the DMV franchise, as well as Luann de Lesseps (aka Countess Luann) from "The Real Housewives of New York" and Shannon Storms Beador of "The Real Housewives of Orange County." Actor Joel Kim Booster will host as the "Love Concierge." The four single women will check into the "Love Hotel" in Los Cabos, Mexico, where they'll get their flirt on with a pool of eligible suitors. The women decide who gets a key to "check into" the Love Hotel, and who has pack it up and "check out" — and whether they themselves want to leave the hotel solo or with a new boo. How to watch: The eight-episode series premieres Sunday at 9pm on Bravo, and will stream the next day on Peacock.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Yahoo
'Real Housewives of O.C.' alum Lydia McLaughlin mourning death of brother shot by police
Lydia McLaughlin of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" is mourning the loss of her brother Geoff Stirling after the 45-year-old was fatally shot Thursday by Newport Beach police. "My family has experienced an unimaginable loss. My brother, Geoff, was tragically taken and our hearts are shattered," McLaughlin wrote Sunday on Instagram. Read more: Teddi Mellencamp and dad John get real about burial plans as she battles Stage 4 cancer Stirling, a Laguna Niguel resident, was pulled over Thursday night for a traffic violation on his motorcycle, the Newport Beach Police Department said in a news release. "Shortly after being stopped, Stirling became uncooperative and assaulted the officer. During the ensuing violent altercation, Stirling managed to remove the department-issued taser from the officer's duty belt and attempted to deploy it multiple times against the officer," the department said. "At that point, an officer-involved shooting occurred." Officers provided medical assistance on site, the release said. Stirling was pronounced dead after being taken to Hoag Hospital by personnel from the Newport Beach Fire Department. "I can't believe we're facing this pain just 6 months after losing my best friend and mother," McLaughlin wrote, referring to mom Judy Stirling, who died last October after a private battle with breast cancer. "I know they're both with Jesus now, and He's walking with me through this darkness. One step at a time. "Thank you to everyone who has been praying for us." Read more: 'Real Housewives' star Dina Manzo's ex convicted of mob assault of her new husband A resident who declined to be identified because of privacy concerns told the Daily Pilot on Friday that she was in her second-floor bedroom nearby when she heard what sounded like gunfire. 'All of a sudden they had the helicopters go in and they had the police sirens, then there was probably five shots, bop bop bop bop bop,' she said. Stirling had been charged with felony arson in March and was scheduled to appear for arraignment Monday, the Pilot reported. It was unclear whether the shooting had any connection to that appearance. The state attorney general announced Friday that it was investigating the shooting, in line with California law. Read more: Garcelle Beauvais is outspoken, on and off 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' "Lydia - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother! My heart hurts for you and your family. Peace be with you," "RHOC" star Vicki Gunvalson wrote in comments on a separate Instagram post on Good Friday. McLaughlin was on "RHOC" during its eighth and 12th seasons. Those seasons aired in 2013 and 2017, respectively. Lizzie Rovzek, who appeared in episodes scattered over five seasons of "RHOC," wrote, "Love you so much. Amen" on that post, which included the sentence "He heals the brokenhearted and binds their wounds." The post announcing Stirling's death had comments turned off. Sign up for Screen Gab, a free newsletter about the TV and movies everyone's talking about from the L.A. Times. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
