Actor
Sam Sarpong commits suicide
The 40 year old Ghanaian Actor Sam Sarpong, died in
Southern California after jumping from a bridge on 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 hasn't been determined yet.
Pasadena police say he 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."
He was also Omoni Oboli's husband in the movie, Anchor Baby.
He was also a model for Tommy Hilfiger and other fashion brands, he was
also the first black male model to do a Louis Vuitton editorial
campaign.
He is survived by his father and his sister June Sarpong.
Omoni Oboli has been devastated by his death. She wrote:
"Have mercy Lord!!! I have been balling my eyes out for the last hour! I
can't deal with this! God knows I can't! My husband in the movie
'Anchor Baby' gone like that! I have never met a more positive guy in my
whole life! He's the most genuine, God fearing, lovable character
you'll ever meet. What is in this life now? all the hustle! Over! Just
like that! I'm MISERABLE! God speed fam! Rest in the bosom of The Lord!
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