 |
This is serious shocking news to me.British Tv presenter June Sarpong's brother has apparently died taking his own life!
40 year old British-born/Ghanaian TV actor and model Sam Sarpong died in Southern California after jumping to his death from a bridge on Monday afternoon in Pasadena, where
he lived.
I remember Sam back in the 90s as a very cool fashionable guy with so much energy.He was always a guy with a happy face.What on earth could have made such a guy commit suicide?
The Los Angeles County coroner's office says the case is being investigated as a possible suicide. But the official cause hasn't been determined yet.
Pasadena police say he jumped from the Colorado Street Bridge following seven hours of attempts to talk him down.
Sarpong had a series of small roles in movies and TV shows, including "Bones" and "Boston Public" and co-hosted MTV's 2006 show, "Yo Momma." He was also Omoni Oboli's husband in the movie, Anchor Baby.
 |
He was also a model for Tommy Hilfiger and other fashion brands, he was also the first black male model to do a Louis Vuitton editorial campaign.
He is survived by his father and his sister June Sarpong.This is very sad.I am truly shocked and saddened by Sam Sarpong death.
Meanwhile,one of Sam's co stars in a movie he acted in a few years ago,Nigerian actress Omoni Oboli has been devastated by his death. Omoni wrote:
"Have mercy Lord!!! I have been balling my eyes out for the last hour! I can't deal with this! God knows I can't! My husband in the movie 'Anchor Baby' gone like that! I have never met a more positive guy in my whole life! He's the most genuine, God fearing, lovable character you'll ever meet. What is in this life now? all the hustle! Over! Just like that! I'm MISERABLE! God speed fam! Rest in the bosom of The Lord!
My prayers and thoughts are really with his sister June ,his family and friends...Life really is short,dead at 40? Can't believe it.