Actor-model Sam Sarpong dies from apparent suicide in Southern California
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}FILE - In this June 28, 2015 file photo, Sam Sarpong arrives at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater, in Los Angeles. (AP)
London-born model and TV actor Sam Sarpong has died in Southern California after jumping to his death from a bridge.
Sarpong, who was 40, died Monday afternoon in Pasadena, where he lived.
The Los Angeles County coroner's office says the case is being investigated as a possible suicide. But the official cause of death must await results of toxicology testing.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Pasadena police say a 40-year-old man jumped from the Colorado Street Bridge following seven hours of attempts to talk him down.
Sarpong had a series of small roles in movies and TV shows, including "Bones" and "Boston Public" and co-hosted MTV's 2006 show, "Yo Momma."
He also modeled for Tommy Hilfiger and other fashion brands.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}He is survived by his father and his sister June Sarpong, an English TV presenter.