Sarah Becker, former actress from “Real World”, dies at the age of 52

Real world alum Sarah Becker died at the age of 52.

Becker was best known as the lead actor in season 5 of the MTV series The real worldwhich took place in Miami and aired in 1996. A family member confirmed to TMZ on Sunday, June 23, that Becker committed suicide at her home in Illinois last week.

According to her family, Becker had moved to Illinois last year to care for her mother and sister, but had planned to return to California at some point. Before her death, Becker reportedly had mental health issues and had been involved in a skateboarding accident.

Becker was 25 when she joined The real world Season 5 in 1996, which took place in Miami. In the show, she described herself as a “19-year-old trapped in a 25-year-old body.”

Becker, from La Jolla, California, was in the comics industry at the time, working for Wildstorm Productions (or WildStorm), a comic book imprint.

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After learning of her death, Becker’s friends shared their memories of the former reality TV star on social media.

“Sarah Becker was pure sunshine… She was full of energy and positivity, you couldn’t help but feel her warmth in her presence. I am grateful for our adventures and our laughter. A big hug to the whole Wildstorm family!” Daniel Norton posted on Facebook on Sunday.

“I think Sarah was always one of those people that you get to know and remember fondly or have a funny story,” Norton continued. “Something you can always look back on and share with the people you’re with. That was her strength.”

Another friend, Joel Benjaminshared several photos of Becker on Facebook, along with a heartfelt message in which he called her “one of the nicest people” he had ever met.

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“I just learned that one of the kindest people I have ever had in my life, especially during the formative periods of my life, has passed away,” Benjamin wrote. “Every time I thought of her, I saw her smile and bubbly personality. You were loved and will be missed.”

author Jeff Mariotte He also paid tribute to Becker on Facebook. “I saw the news today that we lost one of WildStorm’s most beloved people, Sarah Becker,” he wrote on Sunday. “Even if you weren’t into comics in the ’90s, you might remember her from The real world (and from the opening episode of her season, parts of which were filmed in our offices and at Sarah’s wild farewell party).”

Mariotte concluded, “She brought sunshine into every room she walked into. The fans loved her and so did we all. Safe travels, Sarah. We will miss you.”

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