20 Reality Stars That Died Too Soon

[@WatchMojo]

Let's take a moment to remember these reality stars whose lives ended too soon. Share your thoughts and memories below as we honor their legacies.

[@devingiles6597]

None of them. No more reality shows, please!

[@juliadanzl4894]

I miss Cutthroat Kitchen, I was one of the more amusing and unusual cooking shows. Plus I think Alton had a blast hosting it.

[@whitleysdollhouse877]

Our family members love the show, "Cutthroat Kitchen"

[@Maree0810]

Fanatic

[@TheDetroitblack]

I would love for the Simple Life to come back...... Love me some Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton ❤️❤️⭐🌟✨

[@msoi215]

When Big Ang passed away, that hit so hard. Because she was just so lovable. #MobWives

[@DaleshasLife]

I agree!!!!!!!!

[@teep2056]

I liked her

[@stacyr4768]

I agree . That had me sad for days

[@latoniashrimplin8729]

Big Ang was my favorite, when she passed...that hurt for a few days.

[@stacyr4768]

@@latoniashrimplin8729 me too . My eyes filled with tears when she spoke about her diseases returning

[@TheDetroitblack]

Big Ang and Tracey Braxton made me cry......Two beautiful women gone way too soon❤❤

[@imher2462]

When Real passed away💔💔😢😢😢

[@jasminefuller8647]

In 2015, can’t remember the day or month tho

[@ZsaZsaRodeo]

IKR

[@imher2462]

@@jasminefuller8647 I was asking, I was stating it.

[@ariraquel4567]

Yeah it's been some years wow I forgot about him pass that's sad

[@SaintTyree]

Man I used to want hir like his growing up so bad

[@braxton-z4x]

traci braxton should have been included

[@mlynettepinky595]

Traci and Mandisa should have been on the list Mandisa was on American idol She died last month Her father said she had covid Also Whitney and Bobbie Kristen Whitney had a reality tv show with Bobby Brown.

[@shayjohnson1114]

Gabe also from The Braxtons.

[@bloodstone1058]

Who's that?

[@styxvxn4435]

​@shayjohnson1114 I FORGOT GABBBBE DIED... Oh my

[@styxvxn4435]

​@bloodstone1058 Who's who?

[@spacepunk_nappy]

*Jael Strauss of American Top Model season 8 from Breast Cancer age 34 *Andre Montgomery Jr,Ms.Robbie's grandson of Sweetie Pies in 2016,age 21...

[@maxsredditreadingclub8353]

RIP To Them All 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@zelcoleman4140]

Real's hair was unbelievable ❤

[@Courtneybenson907]

They also didn’t include Jordan Cashmyer, who was also on 16 & Pregnant. She struggled with addiction and lost custody of her first daughter. She died about two years ago from an overdose and left her second child an orphan, as the father had died a few months prior due to addiction.

[@hannahlowe794]

That’s sad.

[@Avaa-vanilla995]

Those poor kids

[@brownsugar163]

So many unnecessary deaths involving young people. This is truly sad.😢

[@Courtneybenson907]

@@Avaa-vanilla995 Well she had lost custody of her first child, and apparently hadn’t been involved in her life for years.

[@LucyLioness100]

God that’s so sad for both her and her children. I hope her kids are doing okay

[@nicholasmahannah3623]

Rip every reality star on this list

[@jayjanzee9059]

What about Traci Braxton of BFV and Jael from ANTM season 8, both from cancer

[@DillonColtMusic]

Big blacks passing still breaks my heart.

[@ariraquel4567]

I didn't know he passed😮 😢

[@DillonColtMusic]

@@ariraquel4567 yea he passed a few years ago.

[@ms.mustlovecats1556]

@dillioncoltmusic That was just racist. 😒

[@DillonColtMusic]

@@ms.mustlovecats1556 how is that racist? He called himself big black.

[@ms.mustlovecats1556]

@@DillonColtMusic Again, that was " racist ". He should never label himself as " black ". 🤨 That is just as terrible as labeling another person / other people " black ". Or " colored " for that matter. 😠😤😡

[@SonicMania2099]

Michelle Thomas would be someone I would love to see live longer. Michelle played Myra Monkhouse on Family Matters but died of stomach cancer the year Family Matters had ended, 1996

[@allisonthomas995]

It actually ended in 1998

[@anthonyhill1332]

I feel you but not a REALITY SHOW star

[@SokMunkie]

Not a reality show

[@mlynettepinky595]

Michelle wasn't on a reality show Example would be Traci Braxton from Braxton Family Values She was Toni Braxton's sister, and she passed away from cancer

[@evelynperez6156]

Michelle died in December 1998, and Family Matters ended in July 1998. Jaleel White, to this day, cries every time he talks about her. Very sad.

[@brandonanderson2689]

If you or anyone you know are having suicidal thoughts please get help, we love you no matter what & we're here for you

[@CH0RUS]

Trying to get some likes? 😂😂😂 simp

[@LucyLioness100]

That’s a beautiful message. I’ve struggled with suicidal ideation (and always will I think), it’s never easy

[@WatchMojo]

@@LucyLioness100 Remember, you're not alone in your journey, and there are people who care about you and want to support you through difficult times. If you ever need someone to talk to, there are resources available. Take care of yourself, and know that there is hope and help out there.

[@NikoTheDunn]

Getting help doesn't always help, or make it better, but thanks. Peace, Love, and Blessings!✌🏾❤🙏🏽

[@kokainejane773]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@EastsideZach_]

Man I actually shed a tear when Big Black died

[@jasmineadams7398]

I didn’t even know he passed away

[@zanishabrown3021]

I really thought they would mention Beth from Dog the Bounty Hunter. Don't like him much but she was a badass 💔

[@mrscrappz1063]

She had a ginormous chest. It definitely took a toll on her over the years

[@LucyLioness100]

That was truly sad. I never watched the show, but still sad she passed away so soon

[@hersheykiss6738]

Yes she was

[@briasworld8]

Racist they were.

[@larrybaldwin8325]

​@@briasworld8, Yeah, She truly was and a Bitch and KARMA is a vicious thing, she treated people Evil and Nasty and Allienated A Father from his Children!! Not 1 Ounce of Sympathy from that Thing!! Do feel bad for her Children though

[@andrewbatts7678]

Poor Bam, that loss destroyed him

[@DukeHalliday-cv4fx]

Yup

[@GIGATT73]

May They All rest in peace and my condolence to their family. 🙏🏿

[@shayjohnson1114]

I miss Miss Minnie and Real!! I would love for Mob Wives and Little Women to come back!

[@jadepixie2719]

Nikki McKibbin from American Idol and Popstars should be on this list too.

[@jadepixie2719]

Kesha Wizzart (22 October 1988 - 12 July 2007) a singer who appeared on the talent show “Star in your eyes” should be on this list too she along with her mother Beverly and her younger brother Fred were murdered by her Mother’s boyfriend

[@damonika09]

I remember being so sad about Real. Him and Chance were cool people.

[@emeraldeleven8197]

Me too. I cried like I knew him.

[@donaldkennedy9573]

Very cool.

[@LucyLioness100]

I remember my dad telling me about Phil’s death on “Deadliest Catch”. He enjoyed that show; think it was part of why he eventually visited Alaska to see how beautiful it is And I remember when Anna’s death was the big news. It was awful she and Daniel both died due to substances. Her daughter has grown so beautifully into an almost mirror image of her mother & I’m glad her father has kept her out of the public eye to raise her and I hope tells her good things about Anna and that she loved her

[@lovebratgoddess]

Nightbirde from AGT should have been included. Amazing voice, amazing attitude and just stunning all around. Still makes me cry when I hear her songs.

[@gigib3734]

Agree such a beautiful young lady with such beautiful voice. Rest in peace❤🙏

[@Lolli4Liberty]

Her song It’s Ok has gotten me through some really rough times. Thank you, Lady Jane. ❤

[@vixenmmh]

Lovely song

[@BisolaAdebija]

RIP to all the reality stars

[@gospelpopsoulman]

#20 @ 0:22 Mark Balelo, Storage Wars (Suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning) #19 @ 1:29 Sahara Davenport, RuPaul’s Drag Race (Heart failure) #18 @ 2:29 Simonne Kerr, Britain’s Got Talent (Homicide) #17 @ 3:31 Ashley ‘Minnie’ Ross, Little Women: Atlanta (Car crash) #16 @ 4:25 Ryan Knight, The Real World (Accidental overdose) #15 @ 5:22 Christopher ‘Big Black’ Boykin, Rob & Big (Heart attack) #14 @ 6:17 Ahmad ‘Real’ Givens, Real Chance Of Love (Colon cancer) #13 @ 7:13 Anna Nicole Smith, The Anna Nicole Show (Accidental overdose) #12 @ 8:16 Ryan Dunn, Jackass (Car crash, driving while drunk) #11 @ 9:16 Diem Brown, The Challenge (Ovarian cancer) #10 @ 10:17 Pedro Zamora, The Real World (AIDS) #9 @ 11:29 Rachel Brown, Hell’s Kitchen (Suicide) #8 @ 12:24 Valerie Fairman, 16 & Pregnant (Accidental overdose) #7 @ 13:14 Angela ‘Big Ang’ Raiola, Mob Wives (Lung cancer) #6 @ 14:05 Michael Johns, American Idol (Enlarged heart) #5 @ 14:54 Gia Allemand, The Bachelor (Suicide) #4 @ 15:35 Joey Kovar, The Real World (Opiate intoxication) #3 @ 16:20 Shain Gandee, Buckwild (Carbon monoxide poisoning) #2 @ 17:21 Christina Grimmie, The Voice (Homicide) #1 @ 18:31 Phil Harris, Deadliest Catch (Stroke)

[@zelcoleman4140]

Thank you!

[@bellafrangipani8342]

Please don't call Simmone Kerr's death homicide. She was horrifically murdered. MURDERED. To me, the word homicide doesn't "fit" the death of a woman killed at the hands of her former partner in an incident of domestic violence. I know that it might sound strange to you but as someone who battles for justice for those killed by DV, I feel that Simmone deserves recognition beyond homicide because, in this instance, it discounts the reality that she was murdered due to DV.

[@OminousOnyx772]

I don't watch Reality TV but this still sucks. As in Lord of the Rings: "no parent should have to bury their child" No person should die so young. Rest In peace all.

[@LucyLioness100]

I don’t watch much reality TV either, but it’s still awful when someone from the shows or wherever dies. It’s a loss for the families and friends who cared about them

[@constantlyinlove]

I'm so glad you mentioned Shane Gandee. He really stood out with his unique personality.

[@BlackWednesday13]

Pedro Zamora really broke my heart. Big Ang also, she was great.

[@mlynettepinky595]

Yall missed several other people 1.Mandisa from American Idol pass away last month from covid 2. Traci Braxton who was Toni Braxton sister from Braxton Family Values Passed away from cancer 3. Whitney Houston had a reality tv show Being Boddy Brown 4. Bobbie Kristen Whitney's daughter

[@NiKiMa023]

*Bobbi Kristina

[@dassinefaye]

3&4 don’t need to be on this list. Whitney THE VOICE Houston wasn’t a reality star nor was her Daughter Bobbi.

[@LaurenKaminski]

@@dassinefayethey have Anna Nicole Smith on it!

[@LvlyJhaiJhaiRose]

@@LaurenKaminskibut Whitney Houston’s was literally WHITNEY HOUSTON!!! can’t compare the two

[@LucyLioness100]

@@LaurenKaminski Anna did other projects and not just her short-lived TV series. Yes she’s not the same as Whitney and Bobbi, but it’s still tragic she died so soon

[@nicolelylewis]

Garrison Brown - Sister Wives Mandisa - American Idol

[@DukeHalliday-cv4fx]

When Did Garrison Die

[@lancesmithmusicman]

@@DukeHalliday-cv4fx may of 2024

[@jacobdrolet4262]

Amazing video Rebecca from watch mojo of reality stars that pass away to soon,fantastic job.

[@novalove4790]

I loved Big Ang! "I like the wise guys"

[@arhamsayeed319]

REST IN PEACE LEGENDS 💔

[@carameldiva5131]

I cried so hard when Pedro died 😢😢

[@dassinefaye]

Gosh, I just cried again watching this, broke my heart, he will always be remembered 😢

[@LucyLioness100]

Such a beautiful soul & he wasn’t shy about sharing he was HIV+ & of course his partner Shawn being there with him. I hope they are both together again in the afterlife

[@imher2462]

Yes I really liked him!💔😢

[@emeraldeleven8197]

Chi Chi was from my hometown. I remember when he worked at Brookshires and the next thing I noticed… he was on Ru Paul. I was so proud of him. Rest in peace hun!!

[@Trix897]

She was so brilliant on the show. I cried like a baby when I found out about her passing.

[@LaurenKaminski]

Thanks for not forgetting Michael John’s, am one of his biggest fans & he was one of the nicest guys!😢❤❤❤

[@felixmeow660]

I remember when Sahara Davenport died..it was heartbreaking..then Chichi.. both seemed like such sweet down to earth people..

[@Pink_Ladybug]

When big ang passed I was sick .. that was my Bby.. I LOVE YOU BIG ANG…RIP❤

[@LexVic2390]

anyone notice how a lot of these people were 33, 34 years old.. I’m 34 and freaking tf out 😭

[@sheilabeila744]

Shane gandy shocked me I loved the show buckwild when it came out literally binged it I couldn’t believe it

[@jaepoxz]

Maaaaaannn you took me back with this list. RIP to all of them

[@tylergoodman3560]

My sympathies for those who left us too soon. 😢🎉

[@Weplay2players]

You should clarify that Shain Gaindee died from accidental Carbon monoxide poisoning. You made it seem like he knew what was going to happen.

[@ScorpioRising_1975]

Wow! I too have scleroderma and it affects my kidneys so much. I have kidney disease. I’ve had to get all of my teeth removed as well. It’s terrible when flare ups come but I’m getting better daily. Prayers to all of the people who lost their lives way too soon & their families.🙏🏽💜

[@KJ.85]

Big Ang was the best and my fave Mob Wife!!!! Pedro and Diem will forever be in my top 5 favorites of Real World!!! She made me see CT in a different light because she was able to bring out the best out of him and a few others.

[@wharrington8587]

Captain Phil's death broke me. He and Sig are my faves.

[@vivianspencer2787]

Big Ang continue to RIP you will never be forgotten you still are one of my favorites

[@LeafsAndCars]

Condolences to their families.

[@jadepixie2719]

Matt Cappotelli from Tough enough III should be on this list too.

[@BlenderStudy]

Thank you for the update, WatchMojo..!! They say only good die young.. May they rest in peace..

[@t2delan1]

Just out of curiosity- what type of program would you classify Steve Irwin's shows as? Mr. Irwin was a scientist and doctor who brought unmeasurable education and understanding mixed with a lot of heart and it was not scripted so by definition isn't that reality? Just asking!

[@LucyLioness100]

I don’t think it would be reality. More like a learning program, but his death was a huge shock on our Labor Day camping trip

[@Xenaga]

Disappointing to see Fatima Ali not included. She was a participant/star on Chopped, Chopped All Stars, and Top Chef. She was voted fan favorite on Top Chef. She definitely had the pedigree and deserved to be on this list. She died at 29 of cancer in 2019.

[@LucyLioness100]

I think there’s just too many to include. Maybe one day they’ll do a Top 30 one day to include more

[@Jennifer-jt9cb]

You should have had Roy Garber on this video. He was amazing on Shipping Wars.

[@butta_baby3772]

I don’t know half of these celebrities people has passed. Rest In Eternal Peace

[@sarahramsey9454]

america's next top model contestants

[@vikikat4935]

You should of had Pedro who was in the first real world MTV show. He shared his AIDS diagnosis on TV and living with the rest of the roommates. He was so brave to share his diagnosis to the world.

[@kendrickbell8525]

Unfortunately bam wasn't the same after ryan dunn passed.😞

[@DonnaMariaDixson]

I miss Mob Wives but I guess it wouldn’t be the same without Big Ange. #MobWives

[@SaintTyree]

Anna Nicole smith deserved to have people around her who cared about her …

[@radiahmyrick6040]

It’s not enough time in a day to mention everyone who has passed

[@Bfratman]

I remember Joey Kovar on The Real World Hollywood back in 2008. I was hoping he would find peace when he left the house but I only found out about his death when I watched this list. That’s sad.

[@LucyLioness100]

I sort of had heard of his famous segment & it’s just beautiful how he lived his life the way he wished. HIV may have taken him from us, but Joey will live on

[@felixmeow660]

Joey was also going on Celebrity Rehab..he died not long after that.. actually I think 5 people who were on there ended up dying

[@maxsredditreadingclub8353]

RIP To Them All 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@robertacoleman784]

RIP TO THEM ALLLL! THEY HAD STARS IN THEIR EYES! AND WENT FOR THE GOLD, BUT UNFORTUNATELEY HOLLYWOOD CAN BE A CRUEL PLACE AND SUBSTAN CES, CIRCUMSTANCES, ILLNESSES OR BAD CHOICES CAN DERAIL YOUR HOPES.AND DREAMS! MY SYMPATHIES TO THE FAMILIES 😢😢😢

[@jodialston6305]

Drinking and driving don’t mix

[@burnerbaby26]

RIP to Real 🕊️🐎

[@jzsl.02]

Omg Rachel!! 😨 poor woman I'm so shocked about that - I actually quite liked her I know she and Heather (the winner) became really close before she left the show. That's so sad. I also know that unfortunately Louis, or "Petrozza" as he was known died as well, me and my mum were gutted as we liked him as a contestant too. May they both rest in peace 🙏🏼🕊❤

[@dhenderson1810]

Haven't watched the video yet, but is Christina Grimmie mentioned?

[@tiffanyingram3444]

I don't remember Mark from storage wars

[@rosenrot234]

Man. Ryan Dunn being right at the start already got me sad. Heart still hurts for Bam since he hasn't been the same ever since

[@justinhillenburg9286]

Couple that with the death of Don Vito, his marriage falling apart, and substance abuse issues.

[@debbiethompson14]

My daughter's cried when Zamora died. Rest in Power❤

[@TheLizKirkland]

You forgot Grant Imahara and Mandisa. They're also died young too

[@LucyLioness100]

God I was so floored when Grant died. I loved seeing him on Mythbusters or his BTS on various film projects

[@LaurenKaminski]

Maybe they filmed this one before Mandisa passed,it has only been a few weeks.😢

[@standupphilosopher7059]

Phil Harris I cried for him and his sons❤️‍🩹

[@ShadyRK9]

I STILL miss Ryan Dunn! 🥀

[@PerfectlyImperfect93]

Rip Christina Grimmie 🕊️

[@DrewDbl07]

what song was she singing with the lights on her head?

[@jeremywilliams5141]

Honorable mentions: 1. Mandisa (American Idol) 2. Keith Greene (Hell's Kitchen) 3. Sara Lee (Tough Enough)

[@LaurenKaminski]

Also Willie from American Idol.

[@LadyLeoASMR]

Big Ang 🥹

[@divaf8835]

RIP to all. I was surprised to hear them mention Simonne Kerr death of her son from complications of Sickle Cell before her own death. I wish more people took the time and had the patience to understand Sickle Cell like they do other illness. May all rest in heavenly peace

[@blugreen123]

Mandisa and Michael Johns from American Idol. Pedro from The Real World. Christina Grimmie. Nightbirde.

[@LaLagunz187]

Big Ang & Miss Minnie still breaks my 💘

[@skytroop5667]

What New York City fireman Ángel Juarbe Jr winner of Murder in A Small Town who died on 9/11?

[@nicole577]

@skytroop5667 I always wondered if anyone remembered that Show or what happened to Angel. He died a true Hero and deserves to be on lists like these.

[@shaneecuevas7990]

I remember Diem! 💜 Cancer 3 times by 32! She died so young!

[@alexandria5955]

I didn't think #1 would br phil but ugh the cornelia marie will never be the same but they are making him damn proud that's for sure.

[@mandyholmberg5106]

I am sending out my thoughts and prayers and love to all of the families and friends and fans I am really! So very sorry for your losses 😢💔

[@fishnets4177]

Daisy from blood sweat and tears reality show in New York

[@sharonwilkins3583]

Micheal Knight Project Runway

[@Trix897]

He created some beautiful clothes. May he RIP.

[@daniellemoore4597]

Josh Mark's from Master Chef should be included after a battle with mental health.

[@Poohbear4564]

The black guy from Project A RUNWAY ,MICHAEL.

[@liviaforeign6630]

Diem Brown story made me shed a tear😢awwww. God rest her soul.

[@shan0997]

How do you do a list like this and exclude Nightbirde from AGT and Mandisa from AI?

[@IImwoahrigo]

Miss mini grew on me as I grew up. Her momma Tammy is a savage 💅🏻

[@rdspam]

I have plenty of “reality stars who didn’t die soon enough” candidates.

[@dlmbs]

damn

[@donaldkennedy9573]

Ryan Jenkins is one of them.

[@hunteradams2123]

I'm surprised Buckwild ended as a result of Shain Gandee's passing.

[@JordynDiorKnight]

Someone could have helped Anna Nicole the night of the"2004 MTV Awards ", she was clearly high - and it was if as they were like ," She's high , but , she can still go on the show ". And now , Anna Nicole's daughter has to only hear about her mother from other people and her father.

[@whitleysdollhouse877]

🌺My prayers, my condolences go out to the family and friends of these Reality Stars 🌺🌺

[@Desi-zz4gb]

Omg I remember Christina. I always will. She instantly became my fav on the show after her first performance of wrecking ball. I hate what happened to her and hate that the coward got away with it easily by killing himself

[@LucyLioness100]

God that was absolutely awful to hear about. She had a beautiful voice

[@antoniacosta6221]

I’m surprised that Brandon Rogers wasn’t mentioned, but maybe he doesn’t count since he was killed a month after his Got Talent audition and never actually got to compete

[@scraidywolf7081]

Rest in peace Franky Abernathy. I also have cystic fibrosis

[@jeffreypridemore100]

I always think about Josh Marks from the third season of MasterChef. Dude was super talented and had a really bright future ahead of him. Sadly, mental health issues are very real and he was another victim of society’s lack of understanding at that time

[@2007cgarza]

I very much appreciate that my 58th bday is in a couple of weeks.I've always remembered Pedro Z.

[@Animeguy300]

May they rest in peace