Tragic! British-Ghanaian Actor Sam Sarpong Commits Suicide

The actor cum model Sam Sarpong died after he jumped to his death from a bridge on Monday afternoon in Pasadena, Southern California where he lived.

 

The Los Angeles County coroner's office said the case is being investigated as a possible suicide. However, the official cause hasn't been determined yet.

 

Pasadena police said 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 also played Omoni Oboli's husband in the movie, 'Anchor Baby'.

 

He was also a model for Tommy Hilfiger and other fashion brands, ande 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.