Sam Sarpong dies: MTV's Yo Momma co-host, actor and model was 40

​British-American actor and model Sam Sarpong passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, sources confirm. Sarpong took his own life. He was 40 at the time of his death.

He was a co-host on MTV’s Yo Momma alongside Wilmer Valderrama. After the show ended in 2007, Sarpong hosted BET pre-awards show “All Access.”

His other TV credits include “Pacific Blue,” “Family Matters,” “ER,” “Boston Public,” “Everybody Hates Chris,” “Veronica Mars,” “Bones” and “24.” He also had a role in FX’s heavily buzzed “American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson,” which is set to debut next year.

He also appeared in films “Carmen: The Hip Hopera,” “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” and “Anchor Baby.”

Sarpong was a model for Tommy Hilfiger and was the face of the brand for several years as well as walking runways for Versace, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Donna Karan.

Sam is survived by his TV host sister, June Sarpong, and father, Samuel Sarpong Sr.