Tributes are pouring in from fans, friends and former colleagues of reality star Diem Brown, who died at age 32 on Friday after valiantly battling cancer. Brown, who starred on several seasons of MTV’s Road Rules and The Real World spinoff The Challenge , is perhaps best known, tragically, for fighting cancer. By the time Diem Brown died , she had been diagnosed with cancer three times, most recently this summer, when it quickly spread and took her life. She had bested ovarian cancer twice before, beginning at age 23. Throughout her recent battle, family and friends were by her side and many posted inspiring, heartwarming messages of support on social media. Brown herself posted a heartbreaking tweet a couple of days ago. ” I NEED PRAyErs and advice my doctors are seemingly giving up but I won’t & can’t rollover. Whatever option I have to LIVE I’m grabbing!” she said. So, so sad. Here are some of the many notable tributes to her : Camila Nakagawa (starred with Brown on The Challenge: Battle of the Exes and Rivals II): “My beautiful friend. @DiemBrownMTV I will be forever grateful for all the amazing moments I got to share w/ you. I LOVE YOU D. #RIPDiemBrown” Mark Long (starred with Brown on The Challenge: Battle of the Exes and The Duel II): “This is how I will always remember @diembrown full of spunk and fight. Heaven just got a very special gift! And those who knew her on earth were lucky. My heart is heavy today. God Bless you Diem” Trishelle Cannatella (The Real World: Las Vegas, starred with Brown on The Challenge: Rivals II): “Words can’t express. So fast and so young. You will be missed @DiemBrownMTV #RIPDiem #curecancer” Frank Sweeney (starred with Brown on The Challenge: Rivals II): “@DiemBrownMTV Thank you for the smiles and hugs all throughout the time we had together. Enjoy the view from up there. You are missed.” Ryan Knight (starred with Brown on The Challenge: Rivals II): “My heart hurts to hear that a dear friend and the sweetest most beautiful person inside and out has passed. #ripdiem @DiemBrownMTV” Celebrities We Lost in 2014 1. Philip Seymour Hoffman R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014). He will forever be missed! Trey Weatherholtz (starred with Brown on The Challenge: Rivals II): “Words cannot express how bad my heart hurts today. Thank you for everything, @DiemBrownMTV. I will forever cherish our memories. I love you” Brad Fiorenza (starred with Brown on The Challenge: The Ruins, The Duel, The Duel II and The Gauntlet III): “Feeling absolutely sick to just hear we lost our beloved friend @DiemBrownMTV last night. You will be loved and missed forever.” Eric Banks (starred with Brown on The Challenge: Fresh Meat, The Duel, The Duel II and The Gauntlet III): “R.I.P. Diem Brown.. Such an amazing person and I’m glad we were able to start our careers on Fresh Meat I together. You were always smiling” Jessica McCain (starred with Brown on The Challenge: Rivals II): “@DiemBrownMTV touched my life so deeply the first time we met. She opened her arms and took me under her wing, no questions asked.” Jonna Mannion (starred with Brown on The Challenge: Rivals II): “I am so sad to hear that our challenge queen passed away last night.You will forever be in our hearts. RIP @DiemBrownMTV” Jasmine Reynaud (starred with Brown on The Challenge: Battle of the Exes and Rivals II): “@DiemBrownMTV has sadly passed away! Diem you will be truly missed I’m grateful I had the opportunity to have you in my life as a friend!! #RIPDiemBrown” Zach Nichols (The Real World: San Diego and The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons): “Words cannot express what @DiemBrownMTV meant to all of us on the challenge. My prayers go out to her family and loved ones” Brandon Swift (Real World: St. Thomas and The Challenge: Free Agents): “My heart & prayers go out to the family&friends of @DiemBrownMTV I’m sure her incredible spirit will have a place in The lords eternal kingdom” Jenna Compono (The Real World: Ex-Plosion): “So sad to hear @DiemBrownMTV passed away 🙁 my prayers go out to her family and loved ones” 23 Shocking Celebrity Deaths 1. Paul Walker Paul Walker died in a car accident on November 30, 2013. He left behind a daughter and a burgeoning film career. Emilee Fitzpatrick (The Real World: Cancun and The Challenge: Free Agents): “Diem thank you for every time you lifted us all up and made us smile.. I know you’re dancing among angels now RIP beautiful girl.” Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi (Jersey Shore, Snooki & JWoww): “OMG is this true about Diem passing?!? So sad, my heart and prayers go out to all her family and friends #mtvfamily” Pauly D (Jersey Shore): “So Sad To Hear About @DiemBrownMTV! So Young And Such A Great Person! #diembrown #RIPDiem”
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