Sam Sarpong

London-born model and TV actor Sam Sarpong has died in Southern California after jumping to his death from a bridge.

Sarpong, who was 40, died Monday afternoon in Pasadena, where he lived.

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office said the case is being investigated as a possible suicide. But the official cause of death must await results of toxicology testing.

Pasadena police said Sarpong jumped from the Colorado Street Bridge following seven hours of attempts to talk him down.

He had a varied career presenting, acting and modelling for some of the biggest brands in the world.

As well as appearing on catwalks for Versace, Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana he had been included in the “Hot 100 Young Hollywood with Style” list by Us Weekly magazine.

In a statement June Sarpong said: “I love my brother very much. Sam was an amazing human being. His passing is a loss for the world.”

Sam co-hosted Yo Momma on MTV alongside Wilmer Valderrama who said he was “so sad and so confused” by his friend’s death.

Sam’s acting roles included appearances in Cold Case and Bones.

He hosted backstage coverage of the BET Awards for several years and in 2013 presented the award for best international artist.

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