Incredibly sad news today, as Diem Brown has passed away after a long battle with cancer.
The MTV reality star and cancer advocate, who found fame on "The Real World/Road Rules Challenge" died Friday morning in New York City. She was 32.
Brown was recently diagnosed with colon cancer after beating ovarian cancer twice.
Diem was strong until the end, tweeting about her determination on Tuesday. "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 wrote.
Just last week, Diem's longtime love Chris "CT" Tamburello chose Brown as his "Woman Crush Wednesday on Instagram. "Your smile can change the world. It's not the other way around," he wrote, along with a photo of her big grin.
Back in September, he shared another photo of her in her hospital bed ... the two holding hands as he slept by her bedside. "Sometimes just being there for someone can be the difference between a good and bad day," he captioned the photo.
Since news broke of her unfortunate passing, many members of the MTV family have taken to Twitter to share their condolences and memories. We'll keep updating below as new messages come in.
So Sad To Hear About @DiemBrownMTV ! So Young And Such A Great Person ! #diembrown #RIPDiem
@DJPaulyD
I am rocked hearing that my sweet friend @DiemBrownMTV has passed away at just 32 years old. Such an amazing inspiring women. #RIPDiem
@amypaffrath
Words can't express. So fast and so young. You will be missed @DiemBrownMTV #RIPDiem #curecancer pic.twitter.com/AgqgGztrRz
@TrishelleC
OMG is this true about Diem passing?!? So sad, my heart and prayers go out to all her family and friends❤️#mtvfamily 🙏
@snooki
My heart just dropped into my stomach rest in peace angel @DiemBrownMTV I looked up to you..your an inspiration to all and always will be 💗
@DeenaNicoleMTV
This is how I will always remember @diembrownmtv full of spunk and fight. Heaven just got a very… https://t.co/qyianyRNSv
@TheMarkLong
My heart hurts to hear that a dear friend and the sweetest most beautiful person inside and out has passed. #ripdiem @DiemBrownMTV
@Knight_MTV
Words cannot express what @DiemBrownMTV meant to all of us on the challenge. My prayers go out to her family and loved ones
@ZachMTV
@DiemBrownMTV Thank you for the smiles and hugs all throughout the time we had together. Enjoy the view from up there. You are missed.
@frankcsweeney
My heart is broken.@DiemBrownMTV was such a beautiful person inside and out. Her strength and determination is to be admired by many. RIP
@KatieDoyle26
It's very sad to hear about @DiemBrownMTV's passing. I believe in a heaven and I have no doubt she was received lovingly on the other end.
@Chet_Cannon
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
@EricBanks
My dear friend Diem passed away this morning. We used to have to most outrageous dance battles! We will miss you! https://t.co/FypmrjH80i
@traviswall
She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future. -Proverbs 31:25 Rest in peace my sweet Diem
@MTVBananas
Hard to say with a heavy heart and teary eyes, fly high @DiemBrownMTV #RIP
@brittany_baldi
I've never met a more loving and giving person than @DiemBrownMTV this is such divesting news I don't want to believe💔 love you Sunshine ☀️
@MtvJess
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.
@IWantMyEmTV
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
@BSwiftMTV
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
@CamilaMTV
Sad news. RIP Diem Brown .
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