Bethenny Frankel?s on and off boyfriend Dennis Shields has died. ?The Real Housewives of New York City? star has publicly expressed her struggle with his death. On Twitter Frankel thanked people for giving her space and support to process the death. She said: ?It?s excruciating-sudden death is no closure & constant [questions] & memories.? Shields? funeral took place in Long Island, where Frankel was seen leaning on a friend?s shoulder.