Sadly, several individuals associated with the MTV show 16 and Pregnant have passed away. Some of the most notable cases include:
- Markaius "Mark" Sills: Mark, the father of Briana DeJesus' daughter, Nova, passed away in 2015. He was 23 years old.
- Ryan Edwards: Ryan, the father of Maci Bookout's son, Bentley, passed away in October 2023. He was 34 years old.
- Jordan Cashmyer: Jordan, who appeared on the show with her daughter, Genevieve, passed away in January 2023. She was 26 years old.
- Shain Gandee: Shain, who appeared on the show with his girlfriend, Amber Portwood, passed away in April 2012. He was 21 years old.
- Sean Ford: Sean, the father of Leah Messer's daughter, Aleeah, passed away in 2017. He was 28 years old.
It is important to note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there may be other individuals associated with 16 and Pregnant who have passed away. These deaths have highlighted the challenges and difficulties faced by young parents, and have served as a reminder of the fragility of life.
