'RHOC' alum Lydia McLaughlin 'devastated' after brother shot dead by police officer during traffic stop
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Former reality star Lydia McLaughlin is grieving an "unimaginable loss" after her brother Geoffrey Stirling died at the age of 45 after he was shot by a police officer during a traffic stop.
"My family and I are devastated by the loss of my brother. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from friends, family, and the community. We kindly ask for privacy as we mourn," McLaughlin, 44, told People magazine in a statement on Friday. Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to ashley.hume@fox.com and on Twitter: @ashleyhume
McLaughlin did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. A post shared by Lydia McLaughlin (@oclydia)
McLaughlin and Stirling's father, Scott Stirling, who is the President and CEO of Canada's Newfoundland Broadcasting Company, also shared a statement with People.
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