MTV's Yo Momma Co-Host Sam Sarpong Dies

 

Sam Sarpong, an actor and model, who co-hosted Wilmer Valderrama's MTV reality show Yo Momma, has died at age 40.

The agent of the British-American star's confirmed the news in a statement to E! News and according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, Sarpong died after jumping off a bridge in Pasadena. The office says the cause of his death is ruled a suicide, while an autopsy is pending.

His agent said this in a statement “it is with great sadness that the family of Samuel "Sam" 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. Samuel Sarpong Jr. is survived by his father Samuel Sarpong Sr. and his sister June Sarpong”

Wilmer Valderrama, also had this to say “I am so sad and so confused, Sam did it all, believed in dreaming bigger than anyone around him. We made memories together that will last us forever, thank you for sharing your talent with me and the world. Find your peace my brother! And to everyone in a dark place, PLEASE, please talk to someone, anyone, trust me that we WILL listen. My prayers and heart are with family and friends that were blessed to know his beautiful soul”

Sarpong made his onscreen acting debut in 1994, in an episode of My So-Called Life.