Another star lost to suicide.
Samuel Sarpong Jr. who co-hosted MTV's hit show Yo Momma, died on Monday, October 26 after jumping off a bridge in Pasadena, California. His family and police officers spent seven hours trying to talk him down with no such luck.
Sarpong's rep gave a statement to The Hollywood Reporter on the tragedy.
"It is with great sadness that the family of Samuel Sarpong, Jr. must share the news that Sam has passed away. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation and no additional details are known at this time. Information about final arrangements will be forthcoming. The family appreciates the thoughts, prayers and other expressions of sympathy, and request their privacy be respected at this extremely difficult time."
Sarpong's rep gave a statement to The Hollywood Reporter on the tragedy.
"It is with great sadness that the family of Samuel Sarpong, Jr. must share the news that Sam has passed away. The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation and no additional details are known at this time. Information about final arrangements will be forthcoming. The family appreciates the thoughts, prayers and other expressions of sympathy, and request their privacy be respected at this extremely difficult time."
Police officers arrived to the scene after a witness reported seeing a man standing on the outside of the railing of the Colorado Street Bridge. He was declared dead at 3:52 p.m. by Pasadena Fire Paramedics.
Born in London, he moved to the U.S. as a child with his father. Sarpong was talented. Not only did he entertain viewers on Yo Momma, he was also the face for Tommy Hilfiger for several years. Other top designers he modeled for were Versace and Dolce & Gabana.
He also did some acting, featuring on films such as Love Don't Cost A Thing and Carmen: A Hip Hop Opera and shows like 24. We will get to see him act again next year in a small role on FX's upcoming series American Crime Story,
Born in London, he moved to the U.S. as a child with his father. Sarpong was talented. Not only did he entertain viewers on Yo Momma, he was also the face for Tommy Hilfiger for several years. Other top designers he modeled for were Versace and Dolce & Gabana.
He also did some acting, featuring on films such as Love Don't Cost A Thing and Carmen: A Hip Hop Opera and shows like 24. We will get to see him act again next year in a small role on FX's upcoming series American Crime Story,
Sarpong leaves behind his father, Samuel Sarpong Sr., and his sister, June Sarpong.
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