According to US Weekly, Ed Winter who is spokesperson for the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner - Coroner, confirmed that Sarpong died on Tuesday after jumping off a bridge.
He performed in over sixty feature films, and fifty-five television shows, including such films as, Carmen The Hip Hopera, Love Don't Cost a Thing, Keeping up with the Steins, Anchor Baby, and No Weapons in which he won best lead actor at the San Diego Film Festival. He was a host on MTV's Yo Momma for three seasons. He was also one of the first Black male model for designer Tommy Hilfiger and was the face of the brand for over six years.
Rest in Peace Sam.
