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While police were talking to Sarpong members of his family arrived, police said, and provided information on his emotional state to the authorities.

Sarpong was born in London and as a youngster moved to the United States with his father.

Sarpong’s career as an actor earned him appearances in films like 2003’s “Love Don’t Cost A Thing” and on various TV shows including “My So Called Life,” “24” and “Bones.”

According to his IMDB page he had a bit role in the upcoming series FX series “American Crime Story” which is set to air in 2016.But Sarpong was best known for three seasons of hosting the reality show “Yo Momma” with actor Wilmer Valderrama.

Valerrama paid tribute to Sarpong on Instagram and wrote “I am so sad & so confused.”

According to the family he is is survived by his father Samuel Sarpong Sr., and his sister June Sarpong.

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