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The TalkExecutive Producer Heather Gray has died at 50.
CBS announced the passing of their beloved production lead in an email to the “Talkfamily” on Monday morning.
“Her contributions to the success of the show are immeasurable, but more importantly, she was a boss that proved you can lead with kindness, caring and friendship. Heather was everyone’s friend, everyone’s champion, everyone’s favorite person on the set. We will miss her terribly.”
In addition, CBS announced that despiteThe Talk’ssummer hiatus beginning Monday, grief resources are available for the cast and crew of the show.
Jenna Dewanshared her condolences, too. “I’m so sad to hear this💔 all my love to you all 🙏🏻” she wrote.
ComedianLori Lovewrote on Twitter: “Two weeks ago, it was my first time cohostingThe Talk. When the show was over i walked out and Heather was there waiting on me with words of encouragement.,this is a total shock.”
Journalist David Begnaud responded to the Instagram post, too, writing: “I’m in shock. This is heartbreaking. I just saw her while guest hosting. She gave me a wonderful hug and was smiling ear to ear. Her energy level was a 10. She was a warrior. Her resilience and optimism inspired me. Last we spoke you said let’s do dinner next time you’re in town. I know you meant it. I wish I wouldn’t have waited to make that happen. You was a bright light. A blessing. I adored her. This is devastating. I am grateful to have met you, Heather.”
Gray began her time onThe Talkin 2010, shortly after the program first aired. She held a variety of production roles for the series before being named an Executive Producer in 2020. BeforeThe Talk, Gray was also a supervising producer forThe Tyra Banks Showfrom 2006 to 2010.
Gray also received two DaytimeEmmy Awardsfor her production roles onThe Talk, in 2016 and 2018, as well as a NAACP Image Award in 2016.
source: people.com
