MTV 'Yo Momma' Co-Host Sam Sarpong Dead at 40 From Apparent Suicide

MStars News has learned that MTV's Yo Momma co-host, Sam Sarpong, is dead at the age of 40 from an apparent suicide. According to Fox 8, the London native jumped to his death in Southern California on Monday where he lived.

Sarpong, a model and actor, jumped from the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena. The Los Angeles County coroner's office revealed that Sarpong's death is currently being investigated as a suicide, but the official cause of death hasn't been stated yet. The toxicology test haven't been revealed yet.

Pasadena police said Sarpong jumped from the bridge after talk attempts that lasted over seven hours were unsuccessful. The actor had roles in the TV series Bones and Boston Public. In the Instagram snapshot below, Sarpong posed while the set of Bones.

 Hey guys!! please tune in this Thursday for a special 2 Hour episode of "#Bones" my character is back on this week. Last time i was on we were sooo blessed i happen to be on the 2nd highest rated episode of the season. Please support me again so they can keep bringing me back! Ironically my first episode airs this week while I'm here in #London #samsarpong #entertainer #Host #model #success #blessed #GodIsGood #fashion #highfashion #actor #acting #fashionable #entertainer #designer #worldwide

A photo posted by Sam Sarpong (@mrsamsarpong) on May 4, 2015 at 2:04pm PDT

He previously modeled for a number of brands including Tommy Hilfiger.

Great news #ChosenOneCollection will be headlining #LondonFashionWeek in the House of ikons #PrincesTrust #charity show in September can't wait!! One step at a time just grow each day and before you know it the dream is a reality #samsarpong #entertainer #Host #model #success #blessed #GodIsGood #fashion #highfashion #actor #acting #fashionable #entertainer #designer #worldwide A photo posted by Sam Sarpong (@mrsamsarpong) on May 20, 2015 at 4:11pm PDT

Sarpong leaves behind his father and sister, June Sarpong, who is also a TV host.

After learning of Sarpong's death, celebrities including CSI: NY actor Hill Harper remembered his friend and wrote: "#RIP #SamSarpong Such a good, creative man. Let's support each other y'all. Be there for each other. Love each other #RIP."

 #RIP #SamSarpong Such a good, creative man. Let's support each other y'all. Be there for each other. Love each other #RIP #Truth-> #Repost @jaleelwhite Been a somber day I never saw @mrsamsarpong bitter. He was always positive and he was always fly Sadly, here in L.A. those are often signs someone is hurting inside. Gonna miss you, man Certain ppl in L.A. you just LOVE running into. They remind you instantly life is about community. I feel old when I think how long it had been since I passed you the rock for a 3-pointer up top. To my dear friend and colleague and fellow father @wesleyjonathan who phoned me this morning I say let's start the #iGiveAFuck movement. Nobody cares is a phrase used far too often these days. It's both manly and human to admit that you care and avail ourselves to help friends like Sam know he could have called any of us at any time to talk shit out and show him a brighter tomorrow #RIPSamSarpong #eleague #frat #brotherhood Say an honest I Love You to someone who needs to hear it tonight.

A photo posted by Hill Harper (@hillharper) on Oct 28, 2015 at 10:27pm PDT

Friends and fans also tweeted their shock of Sarpong's death.

#RIP #samsarpong Im still beating myself up for not pushing harder for you to come down here! I still… https://t.co/pg4DY4pSbf — Jeremie (@jeremie2131) October 29, 2015

RIP #SamSarpong. Such an amazing genuinely great person . Gone way too soon. horrible news.

— Don Benjamin (@ItsDonBenjamin) October 29, 2015

Another soul lost. Depression is all too real and we need to talk about it more. RIP #SamSarpong. goes out to @junesarpong & family — Chizzy (@chizzyakudolu) October 29, 2015

The death of Sam Sarpong brings to mind that so many people are quietly suffering. RIP #SamSarpong

— DUCHESS NGY (@NGYCLAIRE) October 29, 2015

Sad Sad Sad!!!! RIP my Brother Sam. Rest in the arms of the Most High #Life #SamSarpong pic.twitter.com/SuDPFPfNbp — panshak zamani (@Iceprincezamani) October 29, 2015

If you know anyone suffering from suicidial thoughts or depression please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255.