Anna Shay, Star of Netflix’s ‘Bling Empire,’ Dies at 62

Anna Shay, a well-known Los Angeles socialite and an heiress, passed away at the age of 62. Anna was a breakout star from Netflix’s reality show “Bling Empire,” which focused on the lifestyle of wealthy Asian and Asian American socialites in Los Angeles. According to her family, Anna died due to a stroke, but they did not disclose the time or location of her death. Anna’s family described her as a loving mother, grandmother, charismatic person, and their brightest ray of sunshine, who taught them not to take life too seriously.

Anna Shay appeared in 22 episodes of “Bling Empire” over three seasons. Her contribution to the show was as a well-loved matriarch with a charismatic personality. Jeff Jenkins, the producer of the reality show, praised Anna’s performance, calling it a gift to everybody watching. Anna was born in Japan and moved to Los Angeles with her family in 1968. Her father, Edward Albert Shay, founded the defense contractor Pacific Architects and Engineers. Anna and her brother, Allen Shay sold the company to Lockheed Martin for an estimated amount of $700 million in 2006.

Anna Shay was known for her personal style, love of cooking, and sharp personality. However, she always remained a bit of a mystery to those around her. She was surrounded by a security detail at her estate in Beverly Hills, something she had been used to since she was a child. Anna appeared on the show as a mother to her children, but she was divorced four times and hadn’t shared any of her ex-spouses’ identities publicly. Anna is survived by her son, Kenny Kemp.

After the news of Anna Shay’s death, her co-stars and friends expressed their grief and posted tributes on social media. Kane Lim, a co-star, described her as mesmerizing and nonchalant, and said he was lucky to know the real Anna. Anna Shay’s contribution to the show was unforgettable, and her impact on the lives of those around her will be forever missed but not forgotten.