'BET's Teen Summit' Host And D.C. Council Candidate A.J. Cooper Dead At 34, Twitter Reacts

It seems there has been more deaths this week than anything else in the headlines, as MStars News has learned that another person in the world of entertainment and politics has died. According to the Washington Post, former BET's Teen Summit, and pursuing politician A.J. Cooper III died Wednesday at the age of 34.

Cooper's mother, Brenda Rhodes Miller confirmed the sad news that her son died "suddenly" on Wednesday morning, as his aunt, Peggy Cooper Cafritz revealed that Cooper collapsed at his mother's home after feeling chest pains and dizziness.

Cafritz added, that Jay (as family and friends called him) felt terrible a couple of days before.

Cooper's "Elect AJ Cooper" Facebook page also confirmed the news in a statement, that read:

"Algernon ("Jay") Cooper, III passed suddenly and unexpectedly this morning after complaining about chest pain and dizziness. The son of A. J. Cooper, Jr. and Brenda Rhodes Miller, Cooper had recently announced his intent to run for the Ward 4 City Council seat that will be vacated by Mayor-elect Muriel Bowser.

Born and raised in Washington, Cooper graduated from Roosevelt HS and the University of Maryland. He served as Policy Director for D.C. Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.

Cooper had just become engaged to Miss Ryan Palmer over the Thanksgiving holiday. He was excited about beginning a life with Ryan and being more involved in the life of the city.

He was loved by many and will be truly missed."

Some of Cooper's supporters sent their condolences via social media.

So very sad about the passing of @electajcooper. Such a great man and public servant. He was just budding...34 years young. #RIPAJCooper

— Mary Millben (@MaryMillben) December 4, 2014

WOW in Shock to hear @electajcooper passed #RIPAJCooper — Zach S (@YeahImFamous) December 4, 2014

So sad to hear about @electajcooper... Heart attack at 34. Wow!!! My heart goes out to his mom & everyone who loved him!! #RIPAJCooper

— Michelle.... (@iAmMissMichelle) December 4, 2014

This really really REALLY makes me sad... #RIPAJCooper pic.twitter.com/zVWb2fFnAx — Charles Wade (@akacharleswade) December 4, 2014

Such sad news. I remember A.J. and Teen Summit. @bet needs to bring Teen Summit back. These kids need it. #RIPAJCooper #LRT

— Shas (@onestarr23) December 4, 2014

I grew up watching Teen Summit :-( #RIPAJCooper — the III. (@GeekNStereo) December 4, 2014

Stunned to hear about the death of my friend @electajcooper ! He was an amazing soul! #RIPAJCooper

— Jacquetta Van Zandt (@jmvsoul) December 4, 2014

A.J. is the third person we've reported to pass away this week after learning that Real Housewives of Atlanta star, Todd Tucker's mother, Miss Sharon died Tuesday in NYC from a fatal stroke, and Kelly Rowland's mother, Miss Doris Rowland Garrison died on Tuesday as well in Atlanta from a long-battled illness.