Former MTV Reality Star Tyler Duckworth Dies at 44
Tyler Duckworth, known for winning two seasons of MTV’s The Challenge and appearing on The Real World, was found dead in his Minneapolis apartment. Police say no foul play is evident, and the cause of death is pending investigation.
Tyler Duckworth, a two-time champion of MTV’s competition series The Challenge and a former cast member of The Real World: Key West, died at age 44. His mother, Toni Duckworth, announced the death on Facebook, noting that the cause has not yet been determined and that she will provide an update when more information is available.
Grand Forks police responded to a report of water leaking from Duckworth’s ceiling on Tuesday. Officers found him deceased in his bathroom and indicated that the investigation shows no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.
Duckworth first entered the MTV franchise in 2006 on The Real World: Key West and later competed in six Challenge seasons, winning the Cutthroat (2010) and Rivals (2011) editions. In August, he posted on Instagram after attending a Challenge Mania fan event in Minneapolis, expressing gratitude to supporters.
Fellow Challenge participant Paulie Calafiore shared a tribute on Instagram, offering condolences to Duckworth’s family and friends.