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.
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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.”
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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.
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