MTV reality star commits suicide

Cape Town – MTV reality TV star Clay Adler reportedly committed suicide in March. 

Clay best known for starring in Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County was 27 years old. 

According to TMZ Clay went on a shooting trip to the desert with friends. In the middle of firing he reportedly turned the gun on himself. He succumbed to his wounds in hospital on 26 March. 

His friends and family honoured him with a paddle out at Newport Beach on 8 April. Clay was an avid surfer in his spare time. 

In an official statement MTV expressed their condolences to his family. 

"We are saddened by the news of Clay Adler's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time."  

You will be missed, Clay Adler ??

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Clay became good friends with Oscar winning actress Jennifer Lawrence when he was trying to transition from reality star to actor.