Tyler Duckworth Dies at 44
Fellow 'The Challenge' contestants, including Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, pay tribute to the two-time winner after his body was found in his North Dakota apartment
Tyler Duckworth, a two-time winner of 'The Challenge', has died at the age of 44. His body was found in the bathtub of his apartment in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on Tuesday.
The cause of Duckworth's death is still under investigation, with preliminary findings showing no indication of homicide and no outward signs of trauma on his body.
Duckworth started his reality show career on 'The Real World: Key West' in 2006, where he met fellow contestant Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio. The pair went on to compete together and won 'The Challenge: Rivals' in 2011.
Devenanzio posted a video tribute to Duckworth on Instagram on Sunday, saying 'You were more than a friend. More than a roommate. You were the brother I never had. Rest easy, Tyler. You'll always be family.'
## What happens next The investigation into Duckworth's death is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the cause of his death.
## Why it matters Duckworth's death has sent shockwaves through the reality TV community, with fellow contestants and friends paying tribute to his vibrant energy and joy. His legacy will live on through his appearances on 'The Challenge' and 'The Real World', and his memory will be cherished by those who knew him.
Other contestants, including Brad Fiorenza and Derrick Kosinski, have also paid tribute to Duckworth, remembering him as a bright light and an incredible joy to be around. Tina Barta, a contestant from 'Road Rules: South Pacific', wrote that Duckworth's passing has become more than a show or an adventure, but a loss of a family member.
