MTV Presenter Sam Sarpong Dies After Jumping From A Bridge In California

Sam was just 35-years-old.

Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 11:33

MTV presenter and model Sam Sarpong has died after jumping from a bridge in California.

"It is with great sadness that the family of Samuel ‘Sam’ Sarpong, Jr. must share the news that Sam has passed away," Sarpong’s publicist said in a statement Wednesday.

"The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation and no additional details are known at this time."

The statement continued, "The family appreciates the thoughts, prayers and other expressions of sympathy, and request their privacy be respected at this extremely difficult time."

It is reported that police spent seven hours trying to talk Sam away from the edge of the bridge on Monday in Pasedena before he jumped.

He was the older brother of T4 presenter June Sarpong, as well as a co-host of MTV show Yo Momma alongside Wilmer Valderrama.

June said in a statement: "I love my brother very much. Sam was an amazing human being. His passing is a loss for the world."

While taking to Instagram to share his sadness at the news, Wilmer wrote:

I am so sad & 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.. You were a light everywhere you went and I couldn't be more proud of the journey you traveled.. You just left us too early Sam.. We will miss you and pray for you.. Once again thank you for all those years you dedicated to our show, we couldn't have done it without you! Find your peace my brother! And to everyone in a dark place.. PLEASE, please talk to someone.. Anyone.. Trust me that we WILL listen.. You are not alone, there are so many people that feel the same darkness, let's help one another, let us shine hope on all those that need our understanding!! Reach out to someone and make your first step towards living a life you deserve. My prayers and heart are with family and friends that were blessed to know his beautiful soul #RIPSamSarpong

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I am so sad & 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.. You were a light everywhere you went and I couldn't be more proud of the journey you traveled.. You just left us too early Sam.. We will miss you and pray for you.. Once again thank you for all those years you dedicated to our show, we couldn't have done it without you! Find your peace my brother! And to everyone in a dark place.. PLEASE, please talk to someone.. Anyone.. Trust me that we WILL listen.. You are not alone, there are so many people that feel the same darkness, let's help one another, let us shine hope on all those that need our understanding!! Reach out to someone and make your first step towards living a life you deserve. My prayers and heart are with family and friends that were blessed to know his beautiful soul #RIPSamSarpong

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