Sarah Becker, who was best known for her appearance on MTV’s The Real World Season 5, has passed away at the age of 52. She appeared on the reality show during its fifth season and had since moved to Illinois to take care of her family. However, in recent months she had been struggling with mental health issues and had been involved in a skateboarding accident.
Friends of Becker have taken to social media to remember her after learning of her death. Daniel Norton posted on Facebook that Becker was “made of pure sunshine” and had a positive energy that was infectious. He shared fond memories of their adventures together and offered condolences to her family and friends. Another friend of Becker’s shared photos with her on Facebook, remembering her as one of the nicest people he had ever known.
Becker’s last Facebook post, dated June 14, requested recommendations for a dentist. On The Real World: Miami, she described herself as a “19-year-old trapped in a 25-year-old body.” During the season, she brought home a puppy named Leroy. Becker’s co-stars on the show included Dan Renzi, Melissa Padrón, Joe Patane, Cynthia Roberts, Flora Alekseyeun, and Mike Lambert.
