British-Ghanian Actor, Sam Sarpong Jnr. Kills himself!

British-Ghanian actor and Supermodel Sam Sarpong passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, sources confirms. Sarpong took his own life after jumping off a bridge in Los Angeles. He was 40 at the time of his death. 

Ed Winter, spokesperson for the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner - Coroner, confirms that Sarpong died on Monday after jumping off a bridge. 

"It is with great sadness that the family of Samuel Sarpong Jr. must share the news that Sam has passed away," his family said in a statement via his rep. "The circumstances surrounding his death are currently under investigation and no additional details are known at this time. ... The family appreciates the thoughts and prayers and other expressions of sympathy, and request that privacy be respected at this extremely difficult time."

The statement also noted that final arrangements are forthcoming.

According to a news release from the Pasadena Police Department, a witness called law enforcement on Monday morning after seeing a man standing outside of the bridge railing. Officers and firefighters communicated with him for hours, but he ultimately jumped to his death. 

"It is sad and troubling when an individual has become so despondent that he or she feels their only option is to end their life," Police Chief Phillip Sanchez said in a statement. "These incidents can often have a significant impact on the victim's loved ones, first responders, and the community as a whole. My prayers go out to the family."

Sarpong, who lived in Pasadena, was born in London and moved to the USA with his Ghana-born father when he was 11.

He appeared as an actor in scores of films, such as Anchor Baby {a film actress Omoni Oboli played a part) and Love Don't Cost a Thing, and also scores of TV series, such as Bones, 24, Cold Case, NCIS and ER

He was a co-host on MTV’s Yo Momma alongside Wilmer Valderrama and a model for Tommy Hilfiger.

Omoni Oboli has been devastated by his death. She wrote:

"Have mercy Lord!!! I have been balling my eyes out for the last hour! I can't deal with this! God knows I can't! My husband in the movie 'Anchor Baby' gone like that! I have never met a more positive guy in my whole life! He's the most genuine, God fearing, lovable character you'll ever meet. What is in this life now?  all the hustle! Over! Just like that! I'm MISERABLE! God speed fam! Rest in the bosom of The Lord