Tyler Duckworth
Tyler Duckworth | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1981 or 1982 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 44) |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Television | The Real World: Key West |
Tyler Duckworth (1981/1982 â August 11, 2026) was an American reality television personality who appeared on The Real World: Key West and multiple seasons of The Challenge.[1]
Early life
[edit]Duckworth was born in Atlanta in 1981 or 1982.[2][3] He was raised in Minneapolis.[2]
Career
[edit]In addition to being a reality television personality, Duckworth was a middle school teacher.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Duckworth was openly gay.[5] He had a passion for the Olympic Games.[6] He also played many sports, including figure skating, gymnastics, long-distance running, and swimming.[7]
Duckworth died in his Grand Forks, North Dakota residence[8][9] on August 11, 2026, at the age of 44.[10][11] Johnny Devenanzio paid tribute to Duckworth on social media, describing him as "the brother I never had".[9][12]
Filmography
[edit]- The Real World: Key West (2006)[13]
- Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Duel (2006)[13]
- Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Gauntlet III (2008)[13]
- The Challenge: Cutthroat (2010)[13]
- The Challenge: Rivals (2011)[13]
- The Challenge: All Stars season 2 (2021)[13]
- The Challenge: All Stars season 3 (2022)[13]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- â "The Challenge Winner Tyler Duckworth Dies at 44". People. Archived from the original on 2026-08-14. Retrieved 2026-08-13.
- 1 2 Petski, Denise (2026-08-13). "Tyler Duckworth Dead: MTV's 'The Challenge' Alum Was 44". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 2026-08-15. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- â "Tyler at MM Agency". Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
- â Carmenaty, Alex. "Former MTV Star and Grand Forks Middle School Teacher Tyler Duckworth Found Dead". KNOX News Radio, Local News, Weather and Sports. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- â Forman, Ross (2006-07-19). "Tyler Duckworth: From the Real World to the Gay Games". Windy City Times. Archived from the original on 2026-08-14. Retrieved 2026-08-13.
- â Walters, Charley Cullen. "MTV star Tyler Duckworth dies, celebrated by his gay 'Olympics or Bust' co-creator". OutSports. Archived from the original on 2026-08-15. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- â DeFellipo, Mike (2026-08-15). "Tyler Duckworth, MTV Legend, Dead at Age 44 | Instinct Magazine". Archived from the original on 2026-08-18. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- â Messman-Rucker, Ariel. "Gay reality TV star Tyler Duckworth dies at 44 | Out.com". www.out.com. Archived from the original on 2026-08-15. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- 1 2 "Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio Shares Tribute to Late Real World Costar Tyler Duckworth, Calling Him 'the Brother I Never Had'". People.
- â Saperstein, Pat (2026-08-13). "Tyler Duckworth, 'The Challenge' Reality Show Winner, Dies at 44". Variety. Archived from the original on 2026-08-13. Retrieved 2026-08-13.
- â "Two-Time 'Challenge' Champion Dies at 44". Parade. Archived from the original on 2026-08-15. Retrieved 2026-08-13.
- â "Tyler Duckworth, 'The Challenge' star and reality TV veteran, dies at 44". NBC News. 2026-08-14. Archived from the original on 2026-08-15. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "The Challenge Winner Tyler Duckworth's Mom Pays Tribute After His Sudden Death at 44: 'My Ty-Guy'". People.
