20 Reality Stars That Died Too Soon

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Rest in peace! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at times when people who gained celebrity from reality TV shows sadly lost their lives far too young. Our countdown includes stars from shows “American Idol”, “16 and Pregnant”, “Hell’s Kitchen” and more! Which canceled reality show would you like to have back? “The Simple Life?” “Cutthroat Kitchen?” “My Super Sweet 16?” Or something else? Let us know below.
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@WatchMojo 20 күн бұрын

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 18 күн бұрын

None of them. No more reality shows, please!

@juliadanzl4894 18 күн бұрын

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 18 күн бұрын

Our family members love the show, "Cutthroat Kitchen"

@Maree0810 16 күн бұрын

Fanatic

@TheDetroitblack 3 күн бұрын

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

@michaela4499 18 күн бұрын

traci braxton should have been included

@mlynettepinky595 18 күн бұрын

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 14 күн бұрын

Gabe also from The Braxtons.

@bloodstone1058 12 күн бұрын

Who's that?

@styxvxn4435 9 күн бұрын

@shayjohnson1114 I FORGOT GABBBBE DIED... Oh my

@styxvxn4435 9 күн бұрын

@bloodstone1058 Who's who?

@imher2462 7 күн бұрын

When Real passed away💔💔😢😢😢

@jasminefuller8647 5 күн бұрын

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

@ZsaZsaRodeo 13 сағат бұрын

IKR

@msoi215 18 күн бұрын

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

@DaleshasLife 16 күн бұрын

I agree!!!!!!!!

@teep2056 12 күн бұрын

I liked her

@stacyr4768 8 күн бұрын

I agree . That had me sad for days

@latoniashrimplin8729 5 күн бұрын

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

@stacyr4768 5 күн бұрын

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

@DillonColtMusic 18 күн бұрын

Big blacks passing still breaks my heart.

@spacepunk_nappy 11 күн бұрын

*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...

@SonicMania2099 18 күн бұрын

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 18 күн бұрын

It actually ended in 1998

@anthonyhill1332 18 күн бұрын

I feel you but not a REALITY SHOW star

@SokMunkie 18 күн бұрын

Not a reality show

@mlynettepinky595 18 күн бұрын

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 14 күн бұрын

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.

@andrewbatts7678 18 күн бұрын

Poor Bam, that loss destroyed him

@DukeHalliday-cv4fx 11 күн бұрын

Yup

@nicholasmahannah3623 18 күн бұрын

Rip every reality star on this list

@brandonanderson2689 18 күн бұрын

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 18 күн бұрын

Trying to get some likes? 😂😂😂 simp

@LucyLioness100 16 күн бұрын

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

@WatchMojo 14 күн бұрын

@@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 6 күн бұрын

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

@kokainejane773 5 күн бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

@EastsideZach_ 17 күн бұрын

Man I actually shed a tear when Big Black died

@novalove4790 10 күн бұрын

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

@Courtneybenson907 18 күн бұрын

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 18 күн бұрын

That’s sad.

@Avaa-vanilla995 18 күн бұрын

Those poor kids

@brownsugar163 17 күн бұрын

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

@Courtneybenson907 17 күн бұрын

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

@LucyLioness100 16 күн бұрын

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

@zanishabrown3021 18 күн бұрын

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

@mrscrappz1063 18 күн бұрын

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

@LucyLioness100 16 күн бұрын

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

@hersheykiss6738 8 күн бұрын

Yes she was

@briasworld8 6 күн бұрын

Racist they were.

@larrybaldwin8325 6 күн бұрын

@@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

@GIGATT73 6 күн бұрын

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

@TheDetroitblack 3 күн бұрын

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

@jayjanzee9059 17 күн бұрын

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

@shayjohnson1114 14 күн бұрын

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

@LucyLioness100 16 күн бұрын

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

@OminousOnyx772 18 күн бұрын

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 16 күн бұрын

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

@damonika09 18 күн бұрын

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

@emeraldeleven8197 18 күн бұрын

Me too. I cried like I knew him.

@donaldkennedy9573 17 күн бұрын

Very cool.

@user-sc9dv5ni7c 18 күн бұрын

RIP to all the reality stars

@jadepixie2719 17 күн бұрын

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

@lovebratgoddess 18 күн бұрын

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 8 күн бұрын

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

@Lolli4Liberty 7 күн бұрын

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

@jacobdrolet4262 18 күн бұрын

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

@carameldiva5131 18 күн бұрын

I cried so hard when Pedro died 😢😢

@dassinefaye 17 күн бұрын

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

@LucyLioness100 16 күн бұрын

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 7 күн бұрын

Yes I really liked him!💔😢

@arhamsayeed319 17 күн бұрын

REST IN PEACE LEGENDS 💔

@jadepixie2719 17 күн бұрын

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

@nicolelylewis 18 күн бұрын

Garrison Brown - Sister Wives Mandisa - American Idol

@DukeHalliday-cv4fx 11 күн бұрын

When Did Garrison Die

@bubbalance1 Күн бұрын

@@DukeHalliday-cv4fx may of 2024

@zelcoleman4140 3 күн бұрын

Real's hair was unbelievable ❤

@mlynettepinky595 18 күн бұрын

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 17 күн бұрын

*Bobbi Kristina

@dassinefaye 17 күн бұрын

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 16 күн бұрын

@@dassinefayethey have Anna Nicole Smith on it!

@user-et7ts5nq6n 13 күн бұрын

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

@LucyLioness100 9 күн бұрын

@@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

@tylergoodman3560 18 күн бұрын

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

@gospelpopsoulman 17 күн бұрын

#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 3 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@constantlyinlove 3 күн бұрын

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

@t2delan1 16 күн бұрын

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 16 күн бұрын

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

@LaurenKaminski 16 күн бұрын

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

@emeraldeleven8197 18 күн бұрын

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!!

@felixmeow660 5 күн бұрын

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

@ScorpioRising_1975 3 күн бұрын

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.🙏🏽💜

@jadepixie2719 17 күн бұрын

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

@jodialston6305 11 күн бұрын

Drinking and driving don’t mix

@standupphilosopher7059 18 күн бұрын

Phil Harris I cried for him and his sons❤️‍🩹

@sarahramsey9454 18 күн бұрын

america's next top model contestants

@Xenaga 17 күн бұрын

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 16 күн бұрын

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

@Bfratman 17 күн бұрын

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 9 күн бұрын

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 5 күн бұрын

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

@kendrickbell8525 18 күн бұрын

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

@BlackWednesday13 2 күн бұрын

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

@DonnaMariaDixson 2 күн бұрын

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

@alexandria5955 18 күн бұрын

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.

@dhenderson1810 10 күн бұрын

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

@LeafsAndCars 6 күн бұрын

Condolences to their families.

@MarcedezCorbin-fc7ie 3 күн бұрын

When I heard Minnie from little women at,Atlanta died I was in shock I didn’t know her personally but she was the main reason I started watching little women Atlanta

@BlenderStudy 18 күн бұрын

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

@rosenrot234 18 күн бұрын

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 17 күн бұрын

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

@skytroop5667 18 күн бұрын

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

@nicole577 9 күн бұрын

@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.

@burnerbaby26 5 күн бұрын

RIP to Real 🕊️🐎

@liviaforeign6630 3 күн бұрын

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

@scottbakanumba1heathen313 18 күн бұрын

Pedro from Real World.

@felixmeow660 5 күн бұрын

I was 18 when Pedro died..it was so sad

@JordynDiorKnight 4 күн бұрын

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.

@shan0997 9 күн бұрын

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

@vivianspencer2787 3 күн бұрын

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

@jeffreypridemore100 17 күн бұрын

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

@who9105 13 күн бұрын

Minnie 🥺💔

@radiahmyrick6040 4 күн бұрын

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

@2007cgarza 18 күн бұрын

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

@antoniacosta6221 18 күн бұрын

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

@blugreen123 5 күн бұрын

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

@Pink_Ladybug 4 күн бұрын

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

@robertacoleman784 6 күн бұрын

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 😢😢😢

@debbiethompson14 5 күн бұрын

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

@TheLizKirkland 18 күн бұрын

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

@LucyLioness100 16 күн бұрын

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

@LaurenKaminski 16 күн бұрын

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

@PerfectlyImperfect93 18 күн бұрын

Rip Christina Grimmie 🕊️

@DrewDbl07 15 күн бұрын

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

@Desi-zz4gb 17 күн бұрын

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 16 күн бұрын

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

@ShadyRK9 18 күн бұрын

I STILL miss Ryan Dunn! 🥀

@jetlay-fl6so 9 күн бұрын

We miss u msminnie and big ang❤😢

@talias7533 Күн бұрын

Rip minne

@kittenpinkley 3 сағат бұрын

Beth Chapman should have been on this list! Dog the Bounty Hunter for life 😢

@TDTips4Life Күн бұрын

BIG BLACK DIED?!? Lawd...I didn't know that😢

@jadepixie2719 17 күн бұрын

Miriam Rivera from the show “There’s something about Miriam.” Should be on this list too.

@bubbalance1 Күн бұрын

rip Christina grimmie i miss her a lot she didn't deserve this

@user-ey6ys3xt4n 5 күн бұрын

Frankie should have been mentioned as number 21 .😔

@scraidywolf7081 5 күн бұрын

Rest in peace Franky Abernathy. I also have cystic fibrosis

@hajime9958 4 күн бұрын

They should have really just made a top 100 of reality stars who died instead of a top 20 because there are so many who are the a lot of lives due to illness, mental illness, addiction or unexplained tragedies WatchMojo do better please. yes I know it'll take hours but it's just they forgot to mention a lot of honorable mentions.

@user-ey6ys3xt4n 5 күн бұрын

Traci Braxton should have been mentioned as number 22 at least. 😔

@NorthElevation 5 күн бұрын

You forgot Willie Spence from American Idol.

@classicerynn8452 2 күн бұрын

Phil Harris's death hurt my heart ❤️

@successfulOn3 7 күн бұрын

Wish they would have mentioned Simone Battle from X Factor....

@PromoCodeLady 7 күн бұрын

How can a little person drive a car? I have to look that up. So sad.

@CyclopsWasRight616 18 күн бұрын

you are not an authority on who died too soon, who died on time and who died far too late. Maybe stick to lists of the top ten Gremlins knock off movies.

@NiKiMa023 17 күн бұрын

Calm down. They’re not authorities on anything. ‘Died too soon’ often just means someone died young or before they truly made their marks

@cakes3958 17 күн бұрын

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@mimIsra1 4 күн бұрын

The Real World lost a few members

@whitleysdollhouse877 18 күн бұрын

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

@rdspam 18 күн бұрын

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

@dlmbs 18 күн бұрын

damn

@donaldkennedy9573 17 күн бұрын

Ryan Jenkins is one of them.

@paularobinson3475 2 күн бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ BIG ANG❤❤❤❤❤

@COMPFUNK2 18 күн бұрын

This is one of those list where I think WatchMojo shouldn’t have assigned numbers to the entries.

@Colewilliams39 2 күн бұрын

Love is love God seen love I lost 2 but Is trying to fixed my heart ❤️ he gave me 2 more boys , everything happens for a reason in a life God has a plan