War Erupts Over Russell Armstrong's Funeral Between Taylor And His Family

Posted on Aug 20, 2011 @ 05:30AM

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UPDATE: Ronald Richards tells RadarOnline.com, "They [Taylor's reps] have now provided one relative in the family the information [about the funeral plans]. They still have not called the mother, father, or sister. An hour and a half after after this story ran, they provided the information."

A bitter war has erupted over the funeral arrangements being made for Russell Armstrong by his estranged wife, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, Taylor Armstrong, and his grieving family, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.

Ronald Richards, Russell's powerhouse attorney, tells us his parents and sister have been left in the dark about the funeral plans.

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"I am deeply disgusted that Taylor would use her family law attorney to create cover, by lying to me over a period of days, on her behalf in writing that she would share the funeral location and time with my client's mother, father, sister and other family members," Richards said.

"Instead, no one has contacted them and it is apparent now that Taylor is using this death to further injure the Armstrongs. As if filing for divorce was not enough, this act of cutting out his mom, dad, and sister is frankly, despicable.

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Richards goes on to explain to RadarOnline.com that although Taylor had filed for divorce from Russell, it was not complete at the time of his death - which leaves her in control after his suicide on Monday.

"Laws need to be changed that a spouse who files for divorce should be removed at the time of filing from control over someone's remains to prevent the grotesque second tragedy that is occurring here," Richards said.

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Russell's sister, Laurie Kelsoe, is disgusted by Taylor's behavior, according to Richards: "When I contacted Russell's sister minutes ago, her response was, 'Taylor can go to hell.' His father is distraught and furious that Taylor would treat him this way."

Failure to return Russell's remains to his grieving family will end up in court. "I will be taking further action in the event the remains are not turned over to his parents and the family is further victimized by this unethical and unfair behavior," Richards states.

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She has to take care of all his debts, bet family won't argue on that. This celebrity attorney, Ronald Richards
is just trying to get the publicity, deal w/ family privately. Taylor is dealing with it privately.

by cmmom
Posted Sat, 08/20/2011 - 8:14pm

Never watched the show, however in less than a weeks time, she's shown exactly who she is! No "reality" show need because "this" is reality folks! She's the co-king of spiteful bietches along with Oxskankity!

by therock
Posted Sat, 08/20/2011 - 1:27pm

What was Michelin lips doing with that cotton candy in Vegas? She's gross!!

by marcali
Posted Sat, 08/20/2011 - 11:54am

This behavior is evidence of what was to come in the life of RA. She was going to try and kill him with a tell all book, and further financially break him by demands for child support and alimony. I hope SHE hangs herself! POS she is!

by therock
Posted Sat, 08/20/2011 - 11:43am

Screw this cu*t and all the spiteful women in this world. Sorry, but she got exactly what she deserved and it should have been a whole lot worse IMO! She's on my H8 list right there with Okskankity!

by therock
Posted Sat, 08/20/2011 - 11:18am

Abuse is abuse no matter how you look at it. For celebrity malfunction look at your own ramblings and goings on. From someone that has been abused yourself you sure know how to attack verbally. Abuse much!

by Josie
Posted Sat, 08/20/2011 - 10:28am

this type of behavior is to be expected from a money-hungry slut. poor little girl having her for a mother. she didn't just start acting like this. she's acted like this her entire life. rot in hell wh*re.

by BlogDog
Posted Sat, 08/20/2011 - 9:37am

last thought...Taylor, you didn't bring him into this world, "maybe" you helped in taking him out, but his Mother needs to put him to rest in her way. Remember, you are the 3rd in line.

by randomone
Posted Sat, 08/20/2011 - 3:55am

I post that much because via cell, most post paragraphs, but on a cpu, you get a few lines in, so bunk you all on my posts as they may be much, but I got my words our. So, suk it if you do not like the truth! ps: Sleep well Taylor

by randomone
Posted Sat, 08/20/2011 - 3:40am

SB123. So true. You cannot blast a person then have an "aw" later. Despite whoever Russell may have bee, he is still a Son and Father and needs to be laid to rest in a proper way. Taylor is doing it for the media,

by randomone
Posted Sat, 08/20/2011 - 3:27am