Real World: San Diego's Frankie Abernathy Dies at 25 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 06-12-2007, 07:45 PM

LOS ANGELES TMZ.com is reporting that Frankie Abernathy, one of the cast members of "Real World: San Diego", died Saturday at her mother's home in Wisconsin.

Abernathy was 25.

Frankie was afflicted with Cystic Fibrosis which made up a significant part of her storyline on the show. While many of her cast mates worked on a boat, Frankie would beg off saying the work was too strenuous.

She often had difficulty breathing and was often sick.

TMZ.com referred to Frankie as "the punked-out, boat-phobic rock chick."

According to MTV News, an official cause of death has not been determined.

Her illness led Frankie to often lash out at her roommates, and vice versa, and after several major blow-ups she chose to leave the house before the season ended.

Zoneboy · 06-12-2007, 07:49 PM

Ireneparalegal · 06-12-2007, 07:56 PM

Oh my God, this is sad. I loved Real World San Diego, it was the last season I really enjoyed. From that point on it was more than downhill. IT HAS BECOME THE PITS.

This is shocking to me. She was a real stand-out person on that season and I am sad to hear of her passing. May she R.I.P.

This shocks me much like that death of the Road Rules girl who was a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. She was killed in a car accident. God, I can't remember her name.

Pedro Zamora from Real World San Francisco was the first death of a Real World personality.

Is there anyone else I missed?

Brieannas21 · 06-12-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Oh my God, this is sad. I loved Real World San Diego, it was the last season I really enjoyed. From that point on it was more than downhill. IT HAS BECOME THE PITS.

This is shocking to me. She was a real stand-out person on that season and I am sad to hear of her passing. May she R.I.P.

This shocks me much like that death of the Road Rules girl who was a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. She was killed in a car accident. God, I can't remember her name.

Pedro Zamora from Real World San Francisco was the first death of a Real World personality.

Is there anyone else I missed?

The girl from Road Rules name was Michelle, I remember hearing that on CNN.

So sad to hear about Frankie, sad to die so young

Ireneparalegal · 06-12-2007, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brieannas21

The girl from Road Rules name was Michelle, I remember hearing that on CNN.

So sad to hear about Frankie, sad to die so young

Oh yeah, Michelle. Thanx for the info Brie.

GoldenGirlsFan92 · 06-14-2007, 04:32 PM

This was my favorite Season and I would toon in every week to watch the cast. This is very sad to hear that she died, and at such a young age. Rest In Peace Frankie Abernathy.

freshprinceofLA · 06-15-2007, 01:38 AM

dang it seems like just yesturday san diego was on.. Franky was cool..I was shocked when I heard this on the radio this morning on the way to school.
R.I.P. FRANKY

Scoobiedoo30 · 06-15-2007, 02:14 AM

Rest in Peace

06-12-2007, 07:45 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,406	Real World: San Diego's Frankie Abernathy Dies at 25 LOS ANGELES TMZ.com is reporting that Frankie Abernathy, one of the cast members of "Real World: San Diego", died Saturday at her mother's home in Wisconsin. Abernathy was 25. Frankie was afflicted with Cystic Fibrosis which made up a significant part of her storyline on the show. While many of her cast mates worked on a boat, Frankie would beg off saying the work was too strenuous. She often had difficulty breathing and was often sick. TMZ.com referred to Frankie as "the punked-out, boat-phobic rock chick." According to MTV News, an official cause of death has not been determined. Her illness led Frankie to often lash out at her roommates, and vice versa, and after several major blow-ups she chose to leave the house before the season ended.
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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Oh my God, this is sad. I loved Real World San Diego, it was the last season I really enjoyed. From that point on it was more than downhill. IT HAS BECOME THE PITS. This is shocking to me. She was a real stand-out person on that season and I am sad to hear of her passing. May she R.I.P. This shocks me much like that death of the Road Rules girl who was a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. She was killed in a car accident. God, I can't remember her name. Pedro Zamora from Real World San Francisco was the first death of a Real World personality. Is there anyone else I missed?
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06-14-2007, 04:32 PM	#6
GoldenGirlsFan92 Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 21, 2005 Location: Louisana Posts: 2,243	This was my favorite Season and I would toon in every week to watch the cast. This is very sad to hear that she died, and at such a young age. Rest In Peace Frankie Abernathy.
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freshprinceofLA The Bosses Senior Member Join Date: Aug 09, 2005 Location: A small town in: Los Angeles, California Posts: 2,810	dang it seems like just yesturday san diego was on.. Franky was cool..I was shocked when I heard this on the radio this morning on the way to school. R.I.P. FRANKY
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