Andy Cohen Honors 'Small but Mighty' WWHL Production Manager Kyra Sampson After Brain Cancer Death

Andy Cohen paid an emotional tribute to Kyra Sampson, the late production manager of Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live," during an episode of the late-night show. Sampson died at age 28 after a brain cancer diagnosis, according to both Decider and Deadline. Cohen remembered her four years of service, describing her sweet smile and gentle demeanor.

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"a small but mighty enforcer" who could corral crowds at BravoCon

Cohen's tribute highlighted the duality of Sampson's personality: warm and approachable in her smile, yet firm and effective in her job managing the live show's chaotic energy, as Deadline reported. Sampson had been a key part of the production team, handling crowd control at events like BravoCon.

Decider noted that Cohen also encouraged viewers to donate to the Kyra Fund in Sampson's memory. The fund was established to honor her legacy, though specific details of the fund were not expanded upon in the segment.

The segment served as a heartfelt farewell from the WWHL family, with Cohen visibly moved as he spoke about Sampson's impact on the show and those who worked with her. Both outlets emphasized her youth and the suddenness of the loss to brain cancer, a disease that took her far too soon.