MTV's 'Yo Momma' host dies of apparent suicide at 40

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Last Updated : Oct 29 2015 | 12:48 PM IST

Sam Sarpong, known for hosting MTV's 'Yo Momma,' passed away at the age of 40.

According to County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner, 'the Farm House' host had died in an apparent suicide attempt, after he jumped off a bridge in Pasadena, E! Online reports.

Sarpong, who made his acting debut in 1994, with an episode of 'My So-Called Life,' had starred on shows such as 'Family Matters', 'Pacific Blue', 'Boston Public' and 'Everybody Hates.

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First Published: Oct 29 2015 | 10:49 AM IST

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