Actor-model Sam Sarpong dies of apparent suicide

Posted October 28, 2015 7:00 am

The Associated Press

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) - London-born model and TV actor Sam Sarpong has died in Southern California after jumping to his death from a bridge.

Sarpong, who was 40, died Monday afternoon in Pasadena, where he lived.

The Los Angeles County coroner's office says the case is being investigated as a possible suicide. But the official cause of death must await results of toxicology testing.

Pasadena police say a 40-year-old man 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 also modeled for Tommy Hilfiger and other fashion brands.

He is survived by his father and his sister June Sarpong, an English TV presenter.

FILE - In this June 28, 2015 file photo, Sam Sarpong arrives at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater, in Los Angeles. The London-born model and TV actor Sarpong has died in Southern California after jumping to his death from a bridge. Sarpong, who was 40, died Monday afternoon, Oct. 26, 2015, in Pasadena, where he lived. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File) The Associated Press

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