"Real World" Star Ryan Knight Dies at 29

[JamesG]

"Real World" Star Ryan Knight Dies at 29
Nov 28, 2014
by Sadie Gennis


Ryan Knight, who appeared on "Real World: New Orleans", has died, TMZ reports. He was 29.

Knight was allegedly partying Wednesday night and stayed the night at a friend's house. The next morning, Knight was found dead, having choked on his own vomit, his friend told TMZ.



In addition to "Real World", Knight appeared on MTV's "The Challenge: Rivals II", "The Challenge: Battle of the Exes II" and "The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons".

Less than two weeks ago, Knight's friend and fellow "The Challenge" cast member Diem Brown passed away from cancer.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Real-Wor...d-1089942.aspx

[JamesG]

"Real World" Star Ryan Knight Died of an Accidental Drug and Alcohol Overdose, Autopsy Reveals
by THR Staff
3/18/15


"Real World" star Ryan Knight's cause of death has been revealed.

The initial autopsy conducted on Nov. 28, 2014 was inconclusive. But the medical examiner in Knight's home town of Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he was found dead on Nov. 27, has now concluded that he died of accidental acute mixed drug and alcohol intoxication.

The drugs found in Knight's system include methadone, tramadol (a painkiller) and alprazolam.



Knight was a castmember on "The Real World New Orleans" in 2010.

TMZ first reported on Knight's cause of death.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...-knight-782899

[mets82]

You know I was shocked to find out he died. I never knew how he died. All they would mention was that he died. Its too bad. I mean I did see an after show when they mentioned his death and they were all very emotional.