The 40-year-old Sarpong was the former co-host of MTV's "Yo Momma" diss
show along with actor Wilmer Valderrama, and he also modeled for Tommy
Hilfiger.
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| Model Sam Sarpong (R.I.P) |
"It is with great sadness that the family of Samuel Sarpong Jr. must
share the news that Sam has passed away," his family said in a statement
obtained by Us Weekly.
"The family appreciates the thoughts and prayers and other expressions
of sympathy, and request that privacy be respected at this extremely
difficult time."
A rep for the Medical Examiner for the County of Los Angeles told Us Weekly that Sarong died after jumping off a bridge.
In their statement, his family said Sarpong's death was still being investigated.
In addition to his hosting and modeling career, Sarpong also regularly
appeared on television shows and in several movies as an actor. His
track record includes appearances on "24," "Veronica Mars" and "Everyone
Hates Chris."
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