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June Sarpong emotionally admitted 2015 had been the ''worst year'' of her life as she opened up about her brother Sam Sarpong's death on 'Loose Women' on Thursday (07.01.16). The 38-year-old TV star was making her first appearance back on the panel of the daytime series since her older sibling Sam - who worked as an actor, model and presenter - died at the age of 40 in October after jumping from a bridge in Pasadena, California. The grief June and her parents have experienced has been unbearable and has been made worse by the fact none of them had any inkling...

Fans will be able to celebrate Sam Sarpong's life in the wake of his passing. The Yo Momma co-host's family has planned a public funeral so all friends, fans and family can pay their respects to the fallen star. In a statement obtained by E! News, the Sarpong family thanks everyone for their well wishes and write how much they're struggling to grapple with their loss. "We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to each and every one of you who have reached out to us during this incredibly difficult time," the statement reads. "Our hearts are broken, and we are struggling to come to terms with the untimely passing of our dear Sam. Your words of encouragement,...

Sam Sarpong's family has announced that they are to hold a public funeral for the late Yo Momma star, and are inviting all his friends and well-wishers to attend. Sarpong, who died on Monday, Oct. 26 after an apparent tragic suicide from a bridge in Pasadena, Calif., was 40 years old at the time of his death. His family, who are still struggling to come to terms with the heartbreaking situation, have decided to pour their efforts into trying to give their beloved family member the send-off [...]...

It’s never easy to say goodbye to a friend, and when Sam Sarpong took his own life on Monday (October 26), longtime pal Wilmer Valderrama was understandably devastated.

The “That 70s Show” star, who co-hosted “Yo Momma” with the late Sarpong, took to his Instagram account to share his thoughts on the tragic loss.

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!

June Sarpong has paid tribute to her ''amazing'' brother Sam Sarpong. The 40-year-old presenter and model reportedly took his own life by jumping from a bridge in Pasadena, California last night (28.10.15) after police spent seven hours trying to persuade him to come down and his 'Loose Women' panelist sister has now spoken out to admit she's devastated. In a statement, she said: ''I love my brother very much. Sam was an amazing human being. His passing is a loss for the world.'' The 38-year-old star also urged people experiencing suicidal thoughts to speak to someone about it. She added: ''I'd ask anyone who...

Sam Sarpong,the model-turned-actor and TV personality, has died in an apparent suicide. He was 40. Sam Sarpong Dies Sarpong’s death was announced in a statement by his rep. “It is with great sadness that the family of Samuel Sarpong, Jr. must share the news that Sam has passed away,” the rep said. “The family appreciates […]

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Sam Sarpong’s friends and family are still coming to terms with the tragic loss of the British-American model, actor, and TV personality. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, Sarpong’s Yo Momma co-host Wilmer Valderrama took to Instagram to pay tribute to him. “I am so sad & so confused,” the That ‘70s Show alum, 35, began. “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 [...]...

More details have come to light surrounding the tragic apparent suicide of Sam Sarpong on Monday, Oct. 26. According to a press release from the Pasadena Police Department, the British-American actor, model, and TV personality jumped off a bridge in Pasadena, Calif., after a seven-hour exchange with the authorities. Sarpong was 40 at the time of his death.  A witness spotted the former Tommy Hilfiger spokesmodel early Monday morning and called the authorities. A team of emergency personnel rushed to the scene, where they reached out to [...]...

Updated with police statement: Actor, producer, writer and model Sam Sarpong, who co-hosted MTV’s Yo Momma, died Monday in Pasadena, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed. He was 40. A spokeswoman for the coroner’s office told Deadline a cause of death has not yet been determined. An autopsy is pending. Media reports say he died of a suicide, but the coroner’s office could not confirm that. The Pasadena Police Department did not identify…...

Sam Sarpong, who hosted the MTV reality show “Yo Momma” with Wilmer Valderrama, has died at age 40, his publicist told TheWrap on Wednesday. “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.” See photos: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of.

Sam Sarpong, an actor and model, who co-hosted Wilmer Valderrama's MTV reality show Yo Momma, has died at age 40. The British-American star's agent confirmed the news in a statement to E! News. 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. "It is with great sadness that the family of Samuel "Sam" Sarpong, Jr. must share the news that Sam has passed away," his agent said on Wednesday. "The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation and no...

British-American actor and model Sam Sarpong passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28, sources confirm to Us Weekly. Sarpong took his own life. He was 35 at the time of his death. He was a co-host on MTV’s Yo Momma alongside Wilmer Valderrama. Sarpong was a model for Tommy Hilfiger and was the face of the brand for several years. “I went from barely being able to pay my bills to now being an international model,” Sarpong toldBlack Hollywood Live in July 2013. “I made a lot of money early. [...]...

Recently, Fox released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Bones" episodes 17 and 18. Episode 17 is entitled, "The Lost In The Found," and episode 18 is labeled, "The Verdict in the Victims." It turns out that we're going to see some pretty interesting stuff as a possible bullying homicide becomes the main focus for the Jeffersonian team, and more. In the new, 17th and 18th episodes press release: The Jeffersonian Team Investigates Two Deaths. Press release number 2: When the remains of a private high school student are discovered in a ditch, Brennan and Booth are going to surmise that bullying was a factor. When Brennan discovers similarities between her own teen years and the victim's, it is going to lead the team to question whether or not the girl's death was, in fact, a murder. Then, with only 48 hours before the execution of serial killer Alex Rockwell, whom Brennan and Booth helped convict,...

Recently, Fox served up the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Bones" episode 13 of season 10. The episode is entitled, "The Baker in the Bits," and it turns out that we're going to see some pretty interesting stuff as a dead, sliced up ex-con, prompts the team to run an investigation, and more. In the new, 13th episode press release: The Jeffersonian Team Investigates The Death Of An Ex-con. Press release number 2: When the body of an ex-con is found in pieces, the Jeffersonian team is going to investigate a local bakery known for employing former felons. But they will soon learn that the victim was involved in a robbery gone bad, and start targeting suspects from the ex-con's past. Meanwhile, "squintern" Arastoo Vazirir (guest star Pej Vahdat) will have to decide whether to return to Iran to visit his dying brother, which will cause friction between him and Cam.

We have added a set pictures from the event ‘The Elite Man’ Magazine 2015 Spring Premiere Issue Featuring ‘Boy London’ Collection Starring Eugenia Kuzmina and Sam Sarpong. Guests included Eugenia Kuzmina, Sam Sarpong, Rachele Schank and Sasha Knopf, Sascha Knopf, Rachele Schank, Amanda Westlake and Wayne Powers, Heathyr Wolfe and Sam Sarpong, Sam Sarpong and Heathyr Wolfe, Rachele Shank and Sam Sarpong, Sasha Knopf, Atmosphere, Eugenia Kuzmina and Sam Sarpong, Bethany Carter and Sam Sarpong, Sam Sarpong and Sasha Knopf, Amanda Westlake, Barry Papick and Sascha Knopf, Heathyr Wolfe and Rachele Shank.

We have added a set pictures from the event Honoring Our Heroes Expo at StubHub! Center on November 11, 2014. Guests included 9/11 Angel Tribute Cars, Dave Shelton, Jaime Charoen, Margeaux Vallee, Vee Ly, Sam Sarpong and Alisha Alexander, Jamie Charoen and Sam Sarpong, Miss Wheelchair 2013 and Kevyn Major Howard, Sam Sarpong, Jamie Charoen, Brenda Lombas and Sam Sarpong, Sam Sarpong and The Boy London Army Models, The Boy London Army Models and Jamie Charoen, Miss Wheelchair 2013, Brenda Lombas, Gayle Parks and Brenda Lombas and Eric Zuley. Photos are copyright by Gisele Rebeiro / PR Photos. 9/11 Angel Tribute […]...

We have added a set pictures from the event Art Hearts Fashion Spring/Summer 2015 from the M The Movement Collection. Guests included Sam Sarpong, Kathleen Doogan Largent and Lawrence Davis, Bobby Brown and Alicia Etheredge, Twin of a Kind, Bobby Brown, Model, Torrei Hart and Steven Price, Walter Mendez and Sam Sarpong, Alicia Etheredge, Jackie Pucci and Porsha Coleman, Janet Williams, Jodit Paulos and Lawrence Davis, Alicia Etheredge and Bobby Brown, Lawrence Davis and Torrei Hart. Photos are copyright by Gisele Rebeiro / PR Photos. Sam Sarpong during the Art Hearts Fashion Spring/Summer 2015 for M The Movement Collection at the […]...

We have added a set pictures from the event 2nd Annual Sam Sarpong ‘Who’s Hot in Hollywood’ Fashion Week Wrap Party Hosted by Duane Martin. Guests included Angelique Bates, Cheryl Koo, Sam Sarpong and Angelique Bates, Sam Sarpong, Duane Martin and Sam Sarpong, Sam Sarpong and Cheryl Koo, Perry Jones and Sam Sarpong, Sam Sarpong and Steven Price. Photso are copyright by Gisele Rebeiro / PR Photos. Angelique Bates attends the 2nd Annual Sam Sarpong “Who’s Hot in Hollywood” Fashion Week Wrap Party Hosted by Duane Martin at Xen Lounge in Studio City, CA, USA. Photo is copyright by Gisele Rebeiro […]...

We have added a set pictures from the event Style Fashion Week L.A. Spring/Summer 2015 celebrity sightings inside. Guests included Lawrence Davis, Model, John Salley and Natasha Salley, Lela Brown and Kelly V. Dolan, Lela Brown, Sam Sarpong, Sue Wong, Cindy Marquez and Trinity Marquez, Charli Eaton, Enrique Godoy Ynzenga and Alan Mc Cune. Photos are copyright by Gisele Rebeiro / PR Photos. Lawrence Davis attends the Style Fashion Week L.A. Spring/Summer 2015 at The Reef on Broadway in Los Angeles, CA, USA.Photo is copyright by Gisele Rebeiro / PR Photos.

We have added a set pictures from the event Style Fashion Week L.A. Spring/Summer 2015 during the Skin Tone arrivals, backstage and runway show. Guests included Desiree Glover and Erin Green, Desiree Glover, Erin Green and Sam Sarpong, Model, Enrique Godoy Ynzenga, Rocco Leo Gaglioti and Alan Mc Cune, Models, Sam Sarpong, Erin Green and Skin Tone Models, Vida Ghaffari, Erin Green and Sam SarponG. Desiree Glover and Erin Green – Style Fashion Week L.A. Spring/Summer 2015 – Skin Tone – Arrivals, Backstage and Runway – The Reef La – Los Angeles, CA, USA Photo is copyright by Gisele Rebeiro […]...

We have added a set pictures from the event Style Fashion Week L.A. Spring/Summer 2015 from backstage. Guests included Veronica Kerzner and Alissa Taylor, Quynh Paris, Quynh Paris and Raymond VillaSenor, Raymond VillaSenor and Maitland Ward, Veronica Kerzner, Katarina Van Derham, Veronica Kerzner and Lee Kerzner, Maitland Ward and Quynh Paris, Lee Kerzner and Veronica Kerzner, Sam Sarpong, Alissa Taylor and Veronica Kerzner and Jimmy Alioto. Photos are copyright by Winston Burris / PR Photos. Veronica Kerzner and Alissa Taylor backstage during the Style Fashion Week L.A. Spring/Summer 2015 at The Reef on Broadway in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo is […]...

Lonzo Nzekwe, the first time director of the movie, Anchor Baby, has chosen to address an emotionally charged topic of the same name, which has created serious immigration-debate agitation in the Us. Nzekwe, perhaps doubling as a child advocate, said when writing the script, he wasn't attempting to make a political statement. Rather, he was just thinking about the innocent babies without a say, who often live with the consequences of their parents’ logical or illogical decisions. The movie is about an illegal Nigerian immigrant couple comprising of a pregnant Joyce (Omoni Oboli) and her adamant husband, Paul Unanga (Sam Sarpong) who are undocumented immigrants on the run from Us...

DeLisha Milton-Jones, Rick Kittles, Sam Sarpong, Ebony Hoffman celebrity sightings at the La Sparks vs. Tulsa Shock game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. DeLisha Milton-Jones, Ebony Hoffman celebrity sightings at the La Sparks vs. Tulsa Shock game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. Sam Sarpong, The Africa Channel celebrity sightings at the La Sparks vs. Tulsa Shock game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. Jack Black celebrity sightings at the La Sparks vs. Tulsa Shock game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. Howard...

Kim Lee, Sam Sarpong celebrity sightings at Rockstars & Angels in Los Angeles. Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. Kim Lee, Sam Sarpong celebrity sightings at Rockstars & Angels in Los Angeles. Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. Kim Lee, Sam Sarpong celebrity sightings at Rockstars & Angels in Los Angeles. Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. Kim Lee, Sam Sarpong celebrity sightings at Rockstars & Angels in Los Angeles. Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. Kim Lee, Sam Sarpong celebrity sightings at Rockstars & Angels in Los Angeles. Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. 08/09/2011 - Sam Sarpong and Kim Lee - Celebrity Sightings at Rockstars & Angels in...

Gina Everette attends Sunday Funday Summer Jam hosted by Sam Sarpong and presented by Future Stars Enterainment Group in Studio City.Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. Christian Monzon attends Sunday Funday Summer Jam hosted by Sam Sarpong and presented by Future Stars Enterainment Group in Studio City.Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. Christian Monzon, Sam Sarpong attend Sunday Funday Summer Jam hosted by Sam Sarpong and presented by Future Stars Enterainment Group in Studio City.Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. Christian Monzon, Nana Gbewonyo, Sam Sarpong attend Sunday Funday Summer Jam hosted by Sam Sarpong and presented by Future Stars Enterainment Group in Studio City.Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. Kendra Grace,...

Kacey Leggette, Christian Monzon, Ashley Harris - Sam Sarpong, Christian Monzon, Kacey Leggett and Ashley Harris sighted shopping at American Vintage in Westwood. Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. Kacey Leggette, Christian Monzon, Ashley Harris - Sam Sarpong, Christian Monzon, Kacey Leggett and Ashley Harris sighted shopping at American Vintage in Westwood. Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. Kacey Leggette, Christian Monzon, Ashley Harris - Sam Sarpong, Christian Monzon, Kacey Leggett and Ashley Harris sighted shopping at American Vintage in Westwood. Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. Kacey Leggette, Christian Monzon, Ashley Harris - Sam Sarpong, Christian Monzon, Kacey Leggett and Ashley Harris sighted shopping at American Vintage in Westwood. Photo copyright curtis sabir...

Hanna Stratton, Sable Simone, Roxana Garcia, Alison Dahlstrom, Samira Kazemeni, Tammie Starr, Nanette Michelle, Kristin Wallace, Zeta Morrison attend 2011 Wtv online calendar casting call at Empire Night Club in Hollywood. Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos Nana Gbewonyo, Johnny V., Eric Zuley. Sam Sarpong attend 2011 Wtv online calendar casting call at Empire Night Club in Hollywood. Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos Roxana Garcia, Alison Dahlstrom, Sam Sarpong attend 2011 Wtv online calendar casting call at Empire Night Club in Hollywood. Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos Nanett Michelle, Samira Kazemeni, Zeta Kazemeni, attend 2011 Wtv online calendar casting call at Empire Night Club in Hollywood. Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR...

Sam Sarpong, Rosaly Pfeffer attend American Vintage Westwood store lLaunch party hosted by Sam Sarpong.Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. Sam Sarpong, Heather Smith attend American Vintage Westwood store lLaunch party hosted by Sam Sarpong.Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. Sam Sarpong, Laura Wilde attend American Vintage Westwood store lLaunch party hosted by Sam Sarpong.Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. Sam Sarpong, Tara Sweatt attend American Vintage Westwood store lLaunch party hosted by Sam Sarpong.Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. Sam Sarpong, Benny Richberg attend American Vintage Westwood store lLaunch party hosted by Sam Sarpong.Photo copyright curtis sabir / PR Photos. 07/08/2011 - Sam Sarpong, Venessa Evigan - American Vintage Westwood...