Real World Alum Sarah Becker Dies By Suicide

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[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] The Real World community has lost a valued member. It’s with sadness we report that Sarah Becker, known for starring in Season 5 of the classic MTV reality show, the Miami season way back in 1996, has passed away at 52 years old.

A family member confirmed the news to TMZ on Sunday revealing that she tragically died by suicide in her Illinois home last week.

So, so sad. She apparently moved there last year to take care of her unwell mother and sister but had plans to make her way back to California.

Sadly, though, the family member noted she’d been struggling with her mental health in recent months partially because of caring for her fam, and partially because of a bad skateboarding accident. Related: Cyclist Will Miss Paris Olympics After Suffering The WORST Freak Injury Ever! In the wake of her death, an MTV spokesperson issued a statement to People: So awful.