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Sarah Becker, former “Real World” actress, committed suicide at the age of 52

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Sarah Becker, a former member of the series “The Real World”, committed suicide, according to her family. She was 52 years old.

Becker’s relatives told TMZ on Sunday that she died at her home in Illinois early last week. She had moved to the area last year to care for some of her relatives but had plans to return to California.

The family told the outlet that Becker had recently been experiencing mental health issues while caring for her ailing mother and sister, and had recently been involved in a skateboarding accident.

Sarah Becker, who previously starred in MTV’s “The Real World,” has reportedly committed suicide. Sarah Becker/Facebook
She was 52. Sarah Becker/Facebook

Becker starred in season 5 of the MTV reality series in 1996.

At the time, she was 25 and working at Wildstorm Comics in La Jolla, California, and described herself as a “19-year-old trapped in the body of a 25-year-old.”

When news of Becker’s death broke, several of her friends took to social media to pay their respects.

Becker’s family members told TMZ that she died at her Illinois home early last week. MTV
They also told the outlet that she recently developed mental health issues while caring for her mother and sister. MTV

“I saw the news today that we lost one of WildStorm’s most beloved people, Sarah Becker,” writer Jeff Mariotte wrote on Facebook 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 going-away party).”

Mariotte said Becker “brought sunshine into every room she walked into. The fans loved her and so did we all.”

Joel Benjamin wrote: “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. Every time I thought of her, I saw her smile and bubbly personality. You were loved and will be missed. Rest in peace, Sarah Becker.”

Becker starred in season 5 of “The Real World.” MTV
She was 25 at the time and described herself as “a 19-year-old trapped in the body of a 25-year-old.” MTV

Comic artist Alé Garza wrote on Facebook that Becker’s death was “such sad news to wake up to.”

“I’ll never forget the way you smiled as you roller skated past the pit, complimenting me on my high socks and making me blush,” Garza added.

“You were the one who discovered my art in a stack of photocopies. I owe you everything.💕 an amazing person, over the rainbow, you will be missed, rest in peace, Sarah Becker💕.”

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on 988.

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