kelly ripa has been grief stricken following the sad news that her friend , cosmetic surgeon dr fredric brandt , was found dead by suicide at his miami mansion on sunday .
so it 's understandable that 44-year-old tv star was looking morose as she left her new york city apartment on tuesday .
the live with kelly & michael co-host , who is usually seen smiling , wore a frown as she left the building alone .
if you love someone tell them every day that you love them because you do n't know if you will have that opportunity .