16 and Pregnant star Valerie Fairman has died. She was 23.
The Chester County Coroner told E! News that Fairman’s cause of death is still under investigation. But the former reality star, who has a 7-year-old daughter named Nevaeh Lynn Fairman, had struggled with substance abuse for years, which was documented on 16 and Pregnant.
The coroner will conduct toxicology tests to determine the exact cause of death.
As soon as the news broke, fellow MTV reality stars and alumni took to social media to send thoughts and prayers to Fairman’s family.
“How incredibly sad. My heart goes out to her daughter and family,” Teen Mom 2’s Chelsea Houska tweeted.
Jenelle Evans tweeted, “Oh my god. I just spoke to her a couple months ago and told her I’m proud of her and looks like she’s doing good…Don’t take life for granted. Hold your children and love them close.”
MTV said in a statement, “We are saddened by the news of Valerie Fairman’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.”