“I just couldn’t stand what I was becoming,“she said.

A few years later, however, her health began to decline.

Her mother, Abbie Hunter, toldMTVthat despite Abernathy’s long illness, her death was unexpected.

Joey Kovar from Real World: Hollywood

It seems like her little body just gave out.”

“Michelle had a spirit about her that just pulled you in,” they said in the statement.

We will all miss her terribly.”

Frankie Abernathy from “The Real World”

It was just a bunch of b.s.

‘cause nothing changed."

If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction issues, help is available.

Frankie Abernathy from “The Real World”

Visit theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration websiteor contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

I’m not going to tell you.

‘I’m going to be sober’, ‘cause I don’t know."

Michelle Parma from “Road Rules: Europe”

His brother David toldPeople, “Joe’s final days were peaceful.

He had become such a happy person.

I had not once worried that he was using again.

Michelle Parma from “Road Rules: Europe”

I’m still very unsure of what exactly happened.

Kovar’s death was ultimately ruled an accident due to opiate intoxication, according toTMZ.

Upon Zamora’s death, President Clinton released a statement (via theU.S.

Joey Kovar from The Real World: Hollywood

And he taught people living with AIDS how to fight for their rights and live with dignity.”

The progression of his illness was quick.

Our love goes out to his family & husband Michael.

Joey Kovar from The Real World: Hollywood

We will miss u [sic] so much."

His death was ruled an accidental overdose.

Lancaster was scouted by a producer who happened to be eating at the restaurant.

Sean Sasser and Pedro Zamora

Pedro Zamora on The Real World

Sean Sasser outside with dog

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Ryan Knight from The Real World

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Danny Dias from Road Rules

Brian Lancaster from Road Rules

Brian Lancaster