Ryan Knight, 'Real World: New Orleans' cast member, dies

 

Ryan Knight, who was part of the 2010 cast of MTV's "Real World New Orleans," has died, according to police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Police say that after the 28-year-old went out with friends on Thanksgiving, he was sleeping on the floor when someone noticed he was not breathing.

 

 Ryan Knight, a cast member on MTV's "Real World: New Orleans," has died, police have confirmed.

Knight was 28.

In a statement, the Kenosha, Wisconsin, police said it received a medical call on Thanksgiving morning about a 28-year-old male found unconscious and not breathing at a local house.

Attempts by friends and Kenosha emergency personnel to revive him were unsuccessful, police said.

Knight had been out with friends Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The cause of death is pending while toxicology tests are run, but police said it did not see any obvious signs of injuries.

The police statement noted that Knight had complained of "stomach issues" the last two days.

Knight, a former hockey player who was from Kenosha, was one of the stars of 2010's "Real World: New Orleans." Part of his story on the reality program included a difficult relationship between him and cast mate Jemmye Carroll.

Knight later appeared on the "Real World" spinoff competition, "The Challenges."

"We are saddened to hear the news of the passing of Ryan Knight. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this difficult time," MTV said in a statement.

CNN's Amanda Watts contributed to this report.