The popular reality series Bling Empire on Netflix starred Anna Shay, who has since departed for the heavenly abode. She died when she was 62 years old. Her family announced the terrible news in a statement.
For those of you who are unaware, let us inform you that the first season of the television programme Bling Empire aired in 2021. The moment the show began, Anna made her appearance. In the blink of an eye, she became a fan favorite. Find out the reason behind Anna Shay, matriarch of the Bling Empire,’s premature passing by reading on.
What was the cause behind the death of Anna Shay?
Anna Shay, a reality television star, is no longer with us. She passed away recently following a stroke. She was 62 years old when she passed away. Her passing was tragically revealed by her family in a statement.
“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 young age of 62 from a stroke,” stated Anna’s family in a statement.
They said, “Anna gave us many life lessons on how to enjoy the good things in life and not take life too seriously. Her impact on our lives will be forever missed but never forgotten.” Anna is survived by her son Kenny Kemp.
Who was Anna Shay?
Japan is where Anna Shay was born and raised. American businessman Edward Shay founded the multinational defence contractor Pacific Architects and Engineers. He was also her father. On the other hand, not much is known about her mother, Ai Oizumi Shay, who was a mixed-race woman of Russian and Japanese descent. She expired in 2015.
Post her dad’s demise in 1995, Shay’s brother Allen became the CEO of Pacific Architects. She and her brother sold the business to the aerospace giant Lockheed Martin in the year 2006.
In 2021, Anna shot to popularity after appearing in Netflix’s show Bling Empire. Among the many socialites who make up the cast of the show are Kane Lim, Gabriel, Christine Chiu, Kim Lee, and Jaime Xie.
Tributes pour in for Anna Shay
The tragic loss of Anna Shay came as a major shock for all of her fans as well as friends. Many of them used various social media platforms to send their sincere condolences.
Anna’s Bling Empire co-star Kevin Kreider paid a heartfelt tribute to her on the social media platform Instagram. He wrote, “You never know when your last goodbye will be. So unexpected and wanted when I met you last for lunch I would have taken a moment to smell the roses and enjoyed one last experience with you.”
Shay’s co-star Kim Lee told Variety, “This is such a huge shock. I have so much affection for Anna. I know that we had issues on the programme but in real life, I had such a fantastic relationship with her outside of the show.”
She further remarked, “We saw eye to eye, and she gave me so many words of wisdom I will never forget. There is no one like Anna Shay; she was a wonderful, singular person who was adored by a great number of people. My thoughts are with her family at this difficult time.”
To Anna Shay’s loved ones during this trying time, we express our sincere condolences. May she rest in peace, my dear. Keep checking back for more updates from the entertainment industry.
