Sam Sarpong, who hosted the MTV game show “Yo Momma” with Wilmer Valderrama, has died at age 40, his publicist told TheWrap on Wednesday.
According to E! Online, Sarpong died after jumping off of a bridge in Pasadena, Calif.
Born in London, Sarpong was also an actor and a model, serving as the face of Tommy Hilfiger for more than six years.
His film appearances included “Carmen: The Hip Hopera,” “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” and “Anchor Baby.”
Following his run on “Yo Momma,” which ran from 2006 to 2007, Sarpong hosted the BET Awards pre-show “All Access.”
