As the family of Olivia Flowers approaches one year since the unexpected death of her brother Conner Flowers, they are still adjusting to his absence.
During the 2nd part Southern charm of the Season 9 reunion, the 31-year-old reality star revealed that her parents are “not so good” more than 11 months after Conner died at the age of 32.
“My parents are just trying to get by, to understand their new reality,” she added, breaking into tears.
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Olivia Flowers at BravoCon 2022 from the Javits Center in New York on Saturday, October 15, 2022.
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Olivia admitted she feels “very lucky” to have the support of her co-stars following the family tragedy, adding: “Everyone pitched in and we really appreciate it.”
Host Andy Cohen then commented that it must have been difficult for Flowers’ ex Austen Kroll, who lost his sister Kyle in 1994, to be in a relationship with her at the time. He replied, “I tried to just get out of my own head and be with her in any way she let me.”
She noted, “Given where we were up to that point, it was nice to know that even for a moment we could put it all aside.”
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Austen Kroll and Olivia Flowers. Stephanie Diani/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank
Flowers also reached out to her former friend Taylor Ann Green, who was grieving the loss of her own brother Richard “Worth” Worthington in June 2023.
“My heart breaks for you every day because of what you and your family are going through, honestly,” said Taylor, 29. “I’m more sad that I couldn’t be there for you in the way that, that’s kind of crazy, I can because I know how you feel. That made me sad, but I never wish you harm. I hated this because of you.”
Conner died Jan. 30 at his Isle of Palms residence outside Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal said in a statement, according to Page six.
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In a statement to PEOPLE at the time, the Flowers family recalled Conner’s friendly nature and devotion to his faith.
“Conner was a remarkable young man, with a gift of compassion and love for others, which made him friends wherever he went,” the family said. “His values are instilled in his faith and family.”
“We know his absence will be felt by many for years to come,” the statement continued. “Please respect our privacy as we grieve the tremendous loss of our son and brother.”
Conner’s death occurred in the midst of filming Season 9.
“It was definitely more of a challenge to finish it,” Flowers told PEOPLE in October. “But all my co-stars have been really supportive in their own way and a lot of people have come to the aid of me and my family and been there for us.”
That support allowed Flowers to continue filming. “It was so incredibly appreciated,” she shared. “They are the reason I kept showing up to finish it. At the end of the day, it’s a job, it’s a commitment, and some days have been incredibly difficult. I had someone like Rod [Razavi] who could help me with that.”
Flowers called taping the Bravo show while pregnant for the first time a “good distraction,” adding that “it was a good escape at the time.”
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