British male model, TV host and actor Sam Sarpong died on Monday, Oct. 26. Initial reports claim that the "Yo Momma" co-host attempted suicide, jumping to his death from a bridge in Southern California.

A spokesperson for the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner - Coroner named Ed Winter recently confirmed to Us Weekly that the Hollywood star, who formerly co-hosted with Wilmer Valderrama in the hit MTV show, died jumping off a bridge.

"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," Pasadena Police Department Police chief Phillip Sanchez said in a statement obtained by Us Weekly. "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."

Us Weekly further reports that the Pasadena Police Department received a call from a witness on Monday after seeing a man believed to be Sarpong standing outside the bridge railing. Newsday reported that it was the Colorado Street Bridge that the 40-year-old actor jumped from after officers and fire fighters had hours of communicating with him to stop him from committing suicide that he later on ended up doing on a Monday afternoon.

According to Newsday, the official cause of death is yet to be determined pending the results of a Toxicology test. Meanwhile, Sarpong's family also spoke of his unfortunate death, asking for privacy in a statement through Sarpong's representative.

As of the moment, investigations are reportedly being held, including final arrangements regarding Sarpong's death, per a statement released by Sarpong's family.

"It is with great sadness that the family of Samuel Sarpong Jr. must share the news that Sam has passed away," Sarpong's family said in a statement as quoted by Us Weekly. "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 late Sarpong had been affiliated with various shows including MTV's "Yo Momma," "American Crime Story," "My So-Called Life," "Boston Public," "Veronica Mars," "Everybody Hates Chris," "Cold Case," "24" and "Bones." Sarpong even represented the brand Tommy Hilfiger as their model for several years, Us Weekly reports.