Bling Empire star and beloved matriarch Anna Shay has passed away at age 62 after suffering a stroke, and her family has paid a beautiful tribute to the light of their lives in the wake of her untimely death.
Shay was an integral part of the Bling Empire series, and a fan-favorite who stole the show with witty one-liners, hilarious advice, and a profoundly emotional understanding of what is truly important in life and what isn’t, what to hold onto and what to let go of, and how to find joy in the unexpected.
People shared the following statement from the family:
“It saddens our hearts to announce that Anna Shay, a loving mother, grandmother, charismatic star, and our brightest ray of sunshine, has passed away at the early age of 62 from a stroke. Anna taught us many life lessons on how not to take life too seriously and to enjoy the finer things. Her impact on our lives will be forever missed but never forgotten.”
In addition to a family that will forever be changed by her passing, fans of Bling Empire have also spoken out about her death and how she influenced them in everything from perspective to attitude and appreciation. For one, she always reminded everyone to have fun.
She was a fan-favorite cast member of Bling Empire and has been praised for being authentic in a world that can be anything but.
Many felt that they could feel a sense of the pain she experienced in life and how that likely helped her to share a positive outlook in her adult years, with a lot of love and wisdom also flowing into the minds of those she loved the most.
Some of her most hilarious and poignant advice is shared in this video, and it’s quite fantastic to see it all there together. It’s also a nice reminder that the best way we can honor those who passed on before us is by living their advice and kindness toward the world in their absence.
We’re sending our love and well wishes to the Shay family and those who loved her. May her memory be a blessing to you always.
