Kit Hoover's son, Robert Crowley Sullivan III, lost a close friend named Braun Levi in a tragic accident in early May 2025. Braun Levi, an 18-year-old tennis star and senior at Loyola High School in Los Angeles, died after being hit by an alleged drunk driver in Manhattan Beach, California. Despite medical efforts, Braun succumbed to his injuries. The driver, Jenia Belt, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and homicide. Braun was a highly ranked tennis player set to attend the University of Virginia and had recently won a doubles championship. Kit Hoover publicly shared an emotional tribute to Braun, expressing deep sorrow over his untimely death