16 and Pregnant Star Jordan Cashmyer Dead at 26
Jordan Cashmyer, who starred in the MTV reality series 16 and Pregnant, has died at the age of 26.
The Maryland Department of Health Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the reality star’s passing to E! News on Jan. 16, although no cause of death was provided.
“Last night I received a call no parent ever wants,” read a post shared on the Facebook page of Jordan’s dad, Dennis Cashmeyer, Jr., which also included a black and white photo of Jordan. “My oldest beloved daughter, Jordan has passed away, she was only 26 years old. Our hearts are truly broken. No parent should ever have to go through losing a child, EVER.”
The post, which also tagged Jordan’s mom, Jessica Cashmyer, added, “Please keep my family in your thoughts prayers as we navigate through this terrible tragedy. Please understand and respect our privacy at this time. We are surrounded by the love and support of our children, grand daughter Lyla and family members.”
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Jordan appeared on the MTV series in 2014 alongside her then-boyfriend Derek Taylor and their daughter Genevieve “Evie” Shae Taylor. Their episode documented the young mom’s desperate struggles with unemployment, homelessness and being disowned by her family, as her parents did not approve of her relationship with Derek.
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Jordan’s turmoil continued off-camera. After Jordan and Derek split, Jordan signed over temporary custody rights of Evie to Derek’s mother in 2015. Two years later, Jordan, who reportedly battled addiction, was arrested for drug possession, according to Deadline and other outlets.
Before her untimely death, Jordan seemed to be turning her life around. According to the reports, she celebrated one year of sobriety in January 2021.
A rep for Jordan exclusively told E! News he got word of her death the evening of Jan. 15.
“This is an incredibly sad day. Jordan was a sweet and caring person,” he shared. “Last we spoke she was doing well and seemed to be in a good place mentally and physically. I wish people had the opportunity to know her beyond her struggles. I was always rooting for her and am grateful I had the chance to know and work with her all these years.”
He added, “Life wasn’t always kind to her so now she is able to be at peace.”
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Jordan Cashmyer Dead - ‘16 & Pregnant’ Star Dies at 26
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Jordan Cashmyer has sadly died.
The young former reality TV star, who appeared on 16 & Pregnant, passed away at the age of 26, via TMZ on Sunday (January 16).
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The medical examiner confirmed her death to the outlet, however, no cause or manner of death were revealed at the time.
Jordan and her boyfriend Derek Taylor and daughter Evie were featured on the reality TV show back in 2014. In the show, they were homeless as she was about to give birth, and Jordan‘s family did not approve of her relationship.
The couple broke up after the show, and Jordan‘s dad and stepmother eventually stepped in and shared guardianship at one point. Jordan temporarily signed away her custody rights to Derek‘s mother back in 2015.
She struggled with mental health issues, addiction and suicidal ideation, and worked at as strip club by 2017, going on to be arrested for drug possession.
Our thoughts are with Jordan Cashmyer‘s loved ones at this difficult time.
Jordan Cashmyer dead: 16 & Pregnant star dies aged 26
The death of a reality TV star, who appeared on the controversial show 16 & Pregnant, has left her grieving family “heartbroken”.
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Reality star Jordan Cashmyer, who appeared on the TV show 16 and Pregnant, has died at the age of 26.
News of the young mother’s passing broke on Sunday, but the former reality TV star’s cause of death is unknown, The Sun reports.
A medical examiner confirmed the former MTV star’s death to TMZ on Sunday.
However, the outlet reported that no cause or manner of death has been provided yet.
Jordan’s father, Dennis M. Cashmyer Jr, confirmed his daughter’s passing in a Facebook post on Sunday morning.
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16 and Pregnant star Jordan Cashmyer has died.
Alongside a black and white photo of Jordan, he wrote: “Last night I received a call no parent ever wants. My oldest beloved daughter, Jordan, has passed away. She was only 26 years old.
“Our hearts are truly broken. No parent should ever have to go through losing a child. EVER.”
He continued: “Please keep my family in your thoughts [and] prayers as we navigate through this terrible tragedy.
“Please understand and respect our privacy at this time.
“We are surrounded by the love and support of our children, granddaughter Lyla and family members.”
Tragic past
Cashmyer’s family members are ‘heartbroken’.
Jordan, her boyfriend Derek Taylor, and daughter Evie appeared on MTV’s 16 & Pregnant back in 2014.
The young parents’ heartbreaking story played out on the show, as they were homeless while Jordan prepared to give birth, as her family did not approve of her relationship with Derek.
While the pair did not go on to continue telling their story on one of the franchise spin-offs, they continued to struggle as they raised their daughter.
Her father’s Facebook post announcing her passing.
Jordan and Derek split following their appearance on 16 & Pregnant.
Jordan’s dad and stepmum then stepped in and temporarily shared guardianship of Evie.
Then in 2015, Jordan eventually signed away her custody rights to Derek’s mum temporarily.
Jordan later dealt with legal issues, while she was working at a strip club and was arrested for drug possession in 2017.
One year sober
Cashmyer’s last public Instagram post was back in 2018.
However, Jordan seemed to be working on her health and celebrated being one year sober in January 2021 following years of struggling with addiction.
She shared the news in a Facebook post, which revealed a party was being held to celebrate.
Another tragic death
Jordan’s passing comes years after fellow 16 & Pregnant star Valerie Fairman died in 2016.
The former reality star was found “unresponsive” in the bathroom of a friend’s house who she was visiting in Pennsylvania, while she was later pronounced dead.
The cause of death was ruled accidental drug overdose.
Her devastated mother, Janice Fairman, revealed Valerie had checked into rehab five times over the years.
The star’s mother added that Valerie’s final stint in rehab was just a few months before her death after she had served time in prison for violating her probation.
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Originally published as 16 and Pregnant reality star Jordan Cashmyer dead at 26
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South Australia’s first regional collection site for COVID-19 rapid antigen tests has been opened in the state’s Riverland.
The new site is in the old Glossop High School and the state government says more sites will open in coming days, including those at Port Augusta and Murray Bridge on Tuesday.
The government began issuing the tests for close contacts last week, but initially from only one site in Adelaide.
“Providing even greater and easier access to RATS is an important part of our ongoing plan in response to the Omicron outbreak,” Premier Steven Marshall said.
“The Omicron variant was a game-changer but South Australia’s plan has been both strong and adaptable to mitigate the health and economic threats as we open up and protect local jobs during this challenging period.”
The government is providing two rapid tests to each close contact of a confirmed virus case.
They are to be taken on days one and six of the seven-day isolation period.
It’s hoped their widespread use will give authorities a clearer picture of how many virus infections are in the community, with the reporting of positive results mandatory.
Any close contacts who don’t have immediate access to a RAT can still opt to have a PCR swab.
On Sunday, SA reported a dip in new coronavirus infections to 3450, taking the total number of active cases to 33,921.
Recent modelling suggested the current outbreak will reach its peak by January 25, when up to 10,000 daily cases could be expected.
But Sunday’s fall, from 4349 on Saturday, prompted suggestions the peak may have already been hit.
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