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, which was set in Miami, during its fifth season. According to TMZ, Becker’s family confirmed that she died by suicide at her home in Illinois earlier this week.
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.
TMZ reported that Becker had moved to Illinois last year to take care of family and had been struggling with mental health issues in recent months. She had also been involved in a skateboarding accident. 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.