Former MTV's "16 and Pregnant" star Valerie Fairman was found dead in a friend's house in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Police authorities are still investigating the cause of her death.
The Chester County Coroner's headquarters has released a statement confirming the reality star's death. Valerie was found dead in Caln Township, Pennsylvania, around five in the afternoon, ET on Wednesday. Valerie Fairman leaves her seven-year-old daughter Nevaeh behind.
MTV also confirmed Valerie's death. She appeared on the network's "16 and Pregnant" Season Two aired from 2009-2010. In MTV website, they wrote:
"We are saddened by the news of Valerie Fairman's passing.... Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time."
Co-stars from the series have also expressed their condolences via social media. Jennelle Evans wrote: "Rest Easy Angel. #RIPValerie my heart is heavy and my prayers go out to your family and Nevaeh," as a caption on a picture of her and Valerie.
On the other hand, Farrah Abraman wrote on Instagram that she was "deeply saddened" by the event. She added that she wishes love, peace and protection to Valerie's daughter at this time. She described Valerie as a "very beautiful young mom with the world ahead of her."
Prior to her death, Valerie locked herself in the bathroom of a friend's house. Her friend became worried and decided to break down the door. Her friend found her lying unresponsive.
The initial investigation is being conducted by the town's coroner office. They are doing toxicology test to know the actual cause of death. However, Valerie Fairman's mom has hinted that it might be an overdose. Her ex-boyfriend, David Pryce, also implied that it might have been a cause of drug-related abuse. In a report from Mirror, Pryce said: "...I want to tell anyone selling s**t to people to stop."
Drug abuse has been an on-going issue for a long time. Even children of big celebrities have been affected by this problem as reported by Travellers Today.
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