Sam Sarpong |
MTV host and Tommy Hilfiger model Sam Sarpong has tragically taken his own life aged just 40.
The British-born star, who co-hosted MTV's Yo Momma show alongside Wilmer Valderrama, leaped to his death from a bridge.
County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner confirmed the star had passed away yesterday in an apparent suicide attempt, according toUS Weekly. His management company, Advanced Management, issued a statement earlier today which read: 'Devastated to hear that our friend and client @mrsamsarpong is no longer with us. Prayers and thoughts to the entire Sarpong family.'
Sarpong, the brother of popular British TV presenter June Sarpong, had been a sought after model and appeared in campaigns for Hilfiger as well as shows for top designers such as Gucci and Versace.