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MTV reality star Clay Adler commits suicide aged 27

Clay Adler has died at the age of 27.

The MTV star appeared on two seasons of Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County, which ran from 2007 to 2008.

According to TMZ, Clay tragically committed suicide in late March.

Tragic: Clay Adler, shown left with his Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County co-stars, has committed suicide at the age of 27 | MTV

The reality star was shooting in the desert with some friends when he turned a gun on himself, and he died in hospital the following day on March 26th.

Clay had no drugs or alcohol in his system. TMZ reports that he had struggled with mental illness.

“We are saddened by the news of Clay Adler’s passing,” MTV said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time.”

Famous friends: In 2007 he attended the Movieguide Awards with Jennifer Lawrence | Rachel Worth/WENN

Clay was one of the main cast-members of Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County and famously dated his co-star Chrissy Schwartz.

He also dabbled in acting and became friends with Jennifer Lawrence, who he attended the Movieguide Awards with in 2007.

Clay loved to surf and following his tragic death, his friends honoured him over the weekend by paddling out to sea on surfboards.

His Newport Harbor co-star Allie Stockton also paid tribute by sharing a photo of them at a costume party on Instagram.

“At a loss for words and truly heartbroken,” she wrote. We love you so much Clay. I do hope you’re in this outfit when I see you again.”

If you or someone you know is struggling, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 1-800-273-8255.

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