'The Challenge' star Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio mourns Tyler Duckworth's death
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Key Points:
- Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio paid tribute to his longtime friend Tyler Duckworth on Instagram, sharing emotional moments from their 20-year friendship and calling Duckworth “the brother I never had.”
- Duckworth, 44, was found dead in his North Dakota apartment on August 11, with no signs of foul play; the cause of death remains pending autopsy and toxicology results.
- The two first appeared together on MTV’s “The Real World: Key West” in 2006 and later won “The Challenge: Rivals” in 2011, cementing their close bond through multiple reality TV appearances.
- Duckworth’s mother expressed her grief and pride in her son’s passion for teaching world history, highlighting the positive impact he had on his students.
- Fellow “Challenge” star Kendal Darnell also commented on Devenanzio’s tribute, underscoring the deep respect and affection Duckworth held among his peers.
