Vanderpump's rule alum Katie Maloney Mourning father's death Rich Maloney.
“This past Sunday, my dad passed away,” Katie, 37, wrote via Instagram Friday, January 10. “As I have met with a variety of emotions, numbness, peace, completely indifferent sadness and even guilt at times. My father was loved by all, he was very charming, made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. We shared Dad's love of jokes and he had an endless supply.”
Paying tribute to her beloved family member, Katie shared photos from a recent vacation, including a snowy trip to Salt Lake City, Utah.
“She was always so supportive of my brothers and I growing up and championed our efforts as adults,” she wrote. “I couldn't smell an Irish spring without immediately thinking of him, how the scent almost overshadowed the smell of wheel grease from his job. It's a key memory that I've always held on to and hold even closer now.”
Shortly after sharing her personal news, the “Irreverent” podcast host received well wishes from her Bravo family.
“Sending you love ❤️,” the valleyof Janet Caperna wrote in the comment section. Summer Houseof Amanda Batula Added, “So sorry for your loss Katie 🤍🤍🤍🤍.”
Earlier in the week, Katie's brother, Rocky MaloneyThrough this he paid respect to his father InstagramCalling him “such an amazing person, father and friend”.
“Dad, I will think of you everyday,” she wrote. “I would always look at my phone waiting for our daily phone call to talk sports.”
As the Maloney family continues their grieving process, Katie focuses on all the positive memories she has with her father away from any camera crews.
“Dad, I love you forever, thanks for the millions of smiles, the father-daughter dances a lifetime and the love you gave us,” he said. “I feel like I'm a stranger to grief. As much as it has touched my life and I love so much. It's not something I'm comfortable with or familiar with.”
Katie is an original cast member Vanderpump's rule and documented her life in West Hollywood for 11 seasons.
However, Bravo announced the show in November 2024 will be reformed With an all-new cast for Season 12, the reality star has a variety of projects on hand, including her sandwich shop Something About Custer Ariana Madix.
“It's a mixed bag. But I wouldn't change a thing,” Katie said to share After announcing the news via his Instagram story. “Thank you for the memories and love over the past 11 years.”