Joey Kovar, known for his televised battle with drugs on MTV’s Real World: Hollywood and VH1’s Celebrity Rehab has been found dead.
TMZ reports,
Joey Kovar — the troubled “Real World” star who appeared on “Celebrity Rehab” — was found dead at a friend’s home near Chicago this morning … and family members believe drugs are to blame … TMZ has learned.
Kovar was 29 years old.Kovar’s rep tells TMZ … Joey was discovered by a female friend early this morning who noticed blood coming out of Joey’s ears and nose.
The woman called 911 … and authorities rushed to the scene where he was pronounced dead.
Kovar had famously battled drug issues — and sought help for cocaine and ecstasy during his stint on “Celeb Rehab.”
While on “Real World: Hollywood,” Kovar entered rehab halfway through the season for alcohol and drugs, admitting he’d struggled with substance abuse for years. It was a pretty powerful moment on the show.
We send our prayers to his friends and family at this time. There are too many lives lost to addiction.
Below, the original cast of The Real World: Hollywood, 2008
Below, the scene outside the home where he was found dead
