Ryan Knight Dead, 'Real World' Star Dies After Thanksgiving Hardcore Partying: (Ex) Girlfriend Jemmye Carroll & Twitter Mourn Shocking Death After Diem Brown Cancer Battle Passing

Reports confirm that Ryan Knight, a beloved MTV "Real World" house-member, was found dead on Thanksgiving morning (November 27). Friends of the well-known reality star tell the infamous gossip webloid TMZ that the night before the holiday, Knight was out partying with friends. He allegedly choked on his own vomit once he got back to a friend's house.

Details surrounding Knight's shocking death still remain hazy. The 29-year-old hockey player appeared on the 24th season of "Real World" in 2010, which took place in New Orleans. Fellow house-guests included Jemmye Carroll, McKenzie Coburn, Preston O'Neil Roberson-Charles, Ryan Leslie, Sahar Dika, Ashlee Feldman and Eric Patrick. He also paticipated in several seasons of the "Real World/Road Rules Challange" with on-and-off again girlfriend, Carroll. 

While partying on Thanksgiving Eve, fellow revelers witnessed Knight drink alcohol and consume "some pills," but still nothing specific.

Knight was happy and "upbeat" during the evening, telling friends that he had a new romance in his life following another break-up with Carroll.

According to HollywoodLife.com, Knight once played for the Kenosha Knights and Fond du Lac Bears before suffering shoulder injuries. He then experienced substance abuse, and struggled with his addiction to painkillers throughout the popular TV series.

Twitter fans have since expressed their condolences and sorrows:

@JustJem24: "Words will never be enough to justify the connection we shared and the pain I will forever feel. RIP @Knight_MTV."

@LibertyONeill: "RIP Ryan Knight, my overall favorite Real World star. The 1st time I learned about New Orleans where I want to move was watching his season."

@WestonBergmann: "MTV and the Sun Devil nation taking it on the chin again today. Ryan Knight, you were a bada$$ human being. You will be missed. RIP."

@courttbrand: "RIP Ryan Knight. Crazy to think I grew up watching you on The Real World, met you last spring break and now you're gone. You will be missed."

@teacherofyouth: "RIP Ryan Knight. Hard for a teacher to hear of the passing of a student. Saw it on FB and later TMZ. Enjoy that eternal hockey game."

@BbandsAndSports: "RIP Ryan Knight. First Diem, now you, its been a sad time for the real world/challenge family."

@abbek23: "RIP Ryan Knight! Lost too young!"

@CSUAKirk: "I was on and off with how I felt about Knight but one things for sure he was a great dude RIP Ryan stay strong #TEAMMTV."

@dustinzito: "Knight you were the coolest most kind hearted guy and I will always remember the good times RIP Ryan..."

@caitlenxo: "damn rip Ryan Knight, one of the best on Real World New Orleans, you will be missed!"

Earlier this month, "Real World" sweetheart Diem Brown also passed away after a tough battle with cancer. 

Knight's last tweet early on Thanksgiving:

@Knight_MTV: "You used to mean a lot."

Thoughts go out to Knight's family, friends, and fans during this tragic time. Stay tuned for updates.