Sarah Becker, who rose to fame as a reality TV star on MTV’s “The Real World” Season 5, has passed away at the age of 52. The news was confirmed by an MTV spokesperson who expressed condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time. Becker’s family revealed to TMZ that she died by suicide at her home in Illinois, where she had recently moved to take care of her family. They shared that she was struggling with her mental health and recovering from a skateboarding accident.
Sarah Becker quickly became a fan favorite among viewers for her kind and selfless personality when she joined the cast of “The Real World” in 1996 for the show’s fifth season in Miami, Florida. At the time, she worked as an editor at Wildstorm Comics in California. Describing herself as a “19-year-old trapped in a 25-year old’s body” in a promo for the show, Becker lived with a group of roommates from different backgrounds, including Joe Patane, Dan Renzi, Melissa Padrón, Mike Lambert, Cynthia Roberts, and Flora Alekseyeva.
In the wake of Becker’s tragic death, it is important to raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for help. Let’s remember Sarah Becker for the bright, kind soul she was and advocate for those who may be silently suffering.
