The Challenge family is in mourning.
Tyler Duckworth, who began his reality TV career on Real World: Key West before going on to win two seasons of the MTV competition series, has died at age 44, his mother Joni Duckworth confirmed.
“My son, Tyler, passed away earlier this week,” Joni shared on Facebook Aug. 13. “I will post on Facebook about services as soon as his dad and I figure it out.”
She also noted that his cause of death has yet to be determined.
The Grand Forks Police Department told E! News that Tyler was found in a bathroom in his North Dakota apartment. There were no signs of foul play and the death did not appear suspicious. Police are waiting for toxicology results.
While making his TV debut on Real World in 2006, Tyler bonded with castmate Paula Meronek and ignited discourse with fan favorite Johnny Bananas during their season. Tyler would later send Johnny home in the iconic backpack elimination in 2010 on Cutthroat, where he ultimately scored the top prize alongside Brad Fiorenza, Dunbar Merrill and Tori Fiorenza.
Tyler became a champion again while forging a new relationship with Johnny when they won the $100,000 jackpot on Rivals in 2011.
