Sarah Becker, a reality TV star who appeared on the fifth season of MTV’s The Real World, has died by suicide, TMZ reported.
A family member of Becker’s confirmed that she died early last week at her Illinois home.
She reportedly moved to the state to take care of her ailing mother and sister but planned to move to California when she could.
Becker was struggling with mental health symptoms in recent months, compounded by the responsibility of caring for her family and a skateboarding accident.
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She made a career for herself as a comic book editor, and when she was 25 years old, she got a chance to star in a 22-episode season of The Real World in 1996.
Sarah Becker, pictured in a selfie, died last week at age 52 by suicide, TMZ reported
Becker revealed to the Chicago Tribune in 1997 that she didn’t like the fame she got from the show, saying she sometimes wore a hood when going out.
The Real World is a show on MTV that ran for 33 seasons up until 2016, making it one of the longest running reality shows in history.
Each season is set in a different city, with the narrative following a group young adults from different walks of life that are forced to become roommates for several months.
Becker’s season was set in Miami as she roomed with seven other strangers in their early to mid twenties.
Her co-stars included Dan Renzi, Melissa Padrón, Joe Patane, Cynthia Roberts, Flora Alekseyeun, and Mike Lambert.
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Alekseyeun posted a tribute to Becker on her Instagram Sunday, calling her former roommate ‘the most selfless person I knew.’
‘She was always kind and helpful to everyone. I haven’t spoken to her in years and never knew she was troubled,’ Alekseyeun wrote.
‘My prayers go out to her family. RIP my roomate, my friend. May you skate with angels and never feel pain again.’
The never-before-seen twist for this season was that the group of youngsters had to attempt to start a business together from their swanky waterfront house in South Beach.
Becker was one of the oldest members of the cast but described herself as ’19-year-old trapped in a 25-year-old body.’
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Her official MTV bio also revealed that she graduated from the Indiana University and worked at WildStorm Comics in La Jolla, California.
‘A tomboy, Sarah says she doesn’t deal well with pettiness and wants to stay true to herself while on the show,’ her bio read.
Becker is pictured here riding a skateboard. She was an avid skateboarder all throughout her life
The cover image for Season 5 of The Real World Miami, which Becker applied to as joke
After the show ended, Becker spoke to the Chicago Tribune about her experience being on TV.
‘For me, “The Real World” was a six-month long vacation,”’ she said. ‘I knew from the get-go that it couldn’t be a stepping stone to bigger and better things.’
‘I want my own magazine some day, and I don’t think Sarah from “The Real World” is going to have anything to do with that,’ Becker said.
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Becker also revealed that she didn’t like the fame she got from the show, saying she sometimes wore a hood when going out.
Becker actually applied to be on The Real World as a joke and was shocked when she was accepted.
Despite having reservations initially, she decided to join the cast, adding her experience ‘was a blast. And I learned that I’m pretty happy about who I am.’
Friends of Becker took to social media in the hours after her death was made public to honor her memory.
‘I saw the news today that we’ve lost one of everyone’s favorite WildStorm folks, Sarah Becker,’ wrote former WildStorm Vice President of Marketing Jeff Mariotte on Facebook.
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‘Even if you weren’t into comics in the 90s you might remember her from The Real World (and from the opening episode of her season, some of which was filmed in our offices and at Sarah’s wild going-away party).’
‘I’m so terribly sorry that Sarah’s gone,’ he concluded. ‘She added sunshine to every room she entered, the fans loved her, and so did we all. Fair winds, Sarah. We’ll miss you.’
Another friend, Daniel Norton, said Becker was ‘made of pure sunshine.’
‘You couldn’t help but feel her warmth standing in her presence. I am grateful for our adventures and laughs,’ Daniel Norton wrote.
Becker is credited as the editor on dozens of comic series WildStorm put out in the 1990s.
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Becker’s family described her as a selfless person who took care of everyone else. She died at age 52.
It’s do-or-die now for The Miami Hurricanes. Win and they are headed to Charlotte to face the SMU Mustangs for the Chance at hold the ACC Title for the first time since joining the conference in 2004.
First, they have to defeat one of the best offenses in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the Syracuse Orange led by Kyle McCord who is also on a mission of his own.
The Hurricanes have the No. 1 offense in the country but with a questionable defense, it could be hard to say what makes of the Canes and their championship asperation. One step at a time for the Hurricanes however as they look to get some players back for the final game of the season in the likes of Elijah Alston and Damari Brown.
The the additon of those two players on the defensive side of the ball, the Hurricanes could push pass the Orange and the offense that stands in their way. They will try to do it led by Heisman hopeful quarterback Cam Ward and his gunslinging arm and litany of weapons surrounding him.
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Date: November 30
Time: 3:30 ET
TV: ESPN
Location: JMA Wireless Dome
Series: The Hurricanes lead the series 16-7 against the Orange.
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Last Matchup: The Hurricanes dominated on defense in a 27-19 victory where Syracuse QB Eric Dungey threw four interceptions. Canes QB Malik Rosier threw for 344 yards and two TDs.
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The Miami Dolphins will look to move their record to 5-6 when they face the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.
The Dolphins are coming consecutive victories against the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders. The Patriots are 3-8 and coming off a Week 11 home loss against the Rams.
The Dolphins are looking for a second consecutive season sweep of the Patriots after winning at Gillette Stadium, 15-10, in Week 5.
Here are the five biggest storylines for this year’s Week 12 matchup.
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The biggest difference in this matchup from Week 5 is at quarterback where Tua Tagovailoa and Drake Maye have replaced Tyler “Snoop” Huntley and Jacoby Brissett. The Dolphins offense has been humming with Tagovailoa back in the lineup, and a big reason is the quarterback is playing the best football of his career. There’s no reason to think that run can’t continue against the Patriots.
The third overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, Maye was put into the starting lineup the week after the Dolphins played at Gillette Stadium, and he has shown enough to have everybody in Patriots land excited about the future. While they got only two sacks, the Dolphins harassed Brissett throughout the Week 5 game, but now Maye has the mobility to turns those pressure into positive gains. At the very least, this should be a tougher matchup for the Dolphins defense.
The Dolphins were able to pull out a victory in that Week 5 game despite getting a late scare, but also because their running game kept producing. It hasn’t been great the past two weeks, but fullback Alec Ingold will be back in the lineup after sitting out with a calf injury and that could make a difference and bring back another performance like we saw in Week 5.
In the Patriots offense, the player to watch (besides Maye, obviously) is tight end Hunter Henry, particularly in light of the problems the Dolphins had with Brock Bowers last Sunday. Defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver has promised to do whatever it takes to keep Henry in check, and that certainly could include putting Jalen Ramsey on him if needed.
One reason the Dolphins almost lost the Week 5 matchup despite keeping the Patriots offense in check was a brutal performance by the special teams that included a blocked punt, missed field goal and botched snap on another field goal attempt. That they were able to survive those mistakes and still win was pretty remarkable, and the Dolphins shouldn’t tempt fate again.
As 2024 hurtles towards a close, the final major design event of the year is almost upon us. Design Miami will open the doors to its 20th edition from 4-8 December with a preview day on 3 December. What started as a modest gathering in 2005 during Art Basel Miami Beach has grown into a leading global fair with annual editions in Miami, Basel, Paris and, for the first time this year, Los Angeles.
The Miami iteration has helped to revitalise the city’s design district and continues to attract designers, collectors, and curators from around the world, all in search of high design with a side of winter sun.
What to see: Design Miami 2024 highlights
Curated by American curator and author Glenn Adamson, this year’s fair is centred around the theme Blue Sky, exploring bold and imaginative design that exceeds expectations. ‘Design is inherently a speculative venture,’ says Adamson, ‘and also a collective one – a shared framework of reference at a time of global interconnection. The theme presents an opportunity to celebrate Design Miami’s role as a platform for the 21st-century avant-garde – showcasing the very best in contemporary and historic design for two decades.’
Among the names in this year’s line-up are Design Miami stalwarts like bi-coastal US gallery The Future Perfect, alongside debutants such as London’s Lamb Gallery. Exhibited works run the gamut in terms of scale and origin, from bold sculptures that resemble oversized Ndebele jewellery to intricate Werregue side tables from Colombia. Here are the exhibitors on our hit list.
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1. The Future Perfect
‘Song of the Forest’ sconce, by Vikram Goyal for The Future Perfect
(Image credit: Courtesy The Future Perfect)
In its largest booth to date, The Future Perfect will present nearly 100 new works from more than 20 emerging and established artists, including Chris Wolston, Lindsey Adelman (both among 50 top American creatives photographed by Inez & Vinoodh for Wallpaper* earlier in 2024), and Cody Hoyt. The exhibition also features six new artists making their Design Miami debut, including Anina Major, Laurids Gallée, and Olivia Cognet. Additionally, Indian designer Vikram Goyal will showcase his intricate metalwork for the first time in the US, bringing India’s rich artisanal history to South Beach.
Dates: 3-8 December 2024 Location: Design Miami, Miami Beach
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2. The 2024 Annual Design Commission: Nicole Nomsa Moyo
The Miami Design District, in collaboration with the Design Miami Curatorial Lab, has announced Nicole Nomsa Moyo as the recipient of the 2024 Design Commission. Moyo’s vibrant installation, Pearl Jam, is inspired by the intricate patterns of South Africa’s Ndebele tribe and will include interactive sculptures throughout the neighbourhood, including oversized pearls, deconstructable necklaces, and radiant earrings. The installation also honours the craftsmanship of Ndebele women who will handcraft over 1,000 ‘earrings’ using locally sourced materials.
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Dates: 1-9 December 2024 Location: Miami Design District
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3. Lasvit: ‘Herbarium’
Detail of Lasvit’s ‘Herbarium’
(Image credit: Courtesy Lasvit)
Made from hundreds of suspended glass droplets, each featuring the form of a delicate plant, Herbarium is an immersive lighting installation by Czech glass company Lasvit, which will provide a little theatre at the fair. It is made from a new type of glass that incorporates repurposed waste, and users can adjust the colour of the light to create an ever-changing experience. Additionally, Lasvit will pay homage to postmodernist designer Borek Sipek, featuring pieces inspired by his legacy, alongside a mirror inspired by Miami’s sand.
Dates: 3-8 December 2024 Location: Design Miami, Miami Beach
4. Ralph Pucci: ‘Primal Mysteries’
From Ralph Pucci’s ‘Primal Mysteries’ collection
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(Image credit: Courtesy Ralph Pucci)
Last year saw Ralph Pucci open a 10,000 sq ft gallery in Miami’s Wynwood. This year, he follows up with ‘Primal Mysteries’, his eponymous gallery’s first in-house collection in over a decade. The collection, which includes new lighting and tables, is inspired by figures from sculpture and painting, including Alberto Giacometti and Constantin Brâncuși, and is handcrafted from clay and plaster at Ralph Pucci’s Manhattan studio. The gallery will also showcase Marjorie Salvaterra’s surreal photographic work Sheila in Technicolor and new pieces by longtime collaborator, French designer Patrick Naggar.
Dates: 3-9 December 2024 Location: Ralph Pucci (Miami), 550 NW 28th St Miami, FL 33127
5. Southern Guild
Andile Dyalvane, ‘iThwasa’, 2024
(Image credit: Hayden Phipps & Southern Guild)
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Southern Guild will showcase the work of 12 leading African ceramic artists, presenting an exploration of the medium’s historical roots and its modern resurgence. The works on display include sculptures, vessels, and furniture by artists such as Andile Dyalvane, Michal Korycki, and Jabulile Nala, among others. These pieces highlight the intersection of tradition, technique, and symbolism within African culture and provide a compelling narrative on the evolving nature of ceramics in contemporary art.
Dates: 3-8 December 2024 Location: Convention Centre Drive and 19th Street, Miami Beach, Booth G28
6. Lexus and Crafting Plastics: ‘Liminal Cycles’
Material experiments and samples from Crafting Plastics’ project with Lexus
(Image credit: Photo: Nora Čaprnková Sapárová)
Located in the sculpture garden at Miami’s Institute of Contemporary Art, Liminal Cycles is an interactive installation by Lexus in collaboration with design and research studio Crafting Plastics. At its heart, are four environmentally responsive bioplastic sculptures that engage with viewers through sight, sound, smell, and touch, including a central sculpture inspired by the Lexus LF-ZC concept car that changes colour in response to UV levels. To accompany the installation, Lexus will debut a capsule collection of 26 limited-edition collectible design objects developed in collaboration with clean fragrance brand dilo.
(Image credit: Courtesy æquo and Valeriane Lazard)
Following its 2023 debut, India’s collectible design gallery æquõ returns to Design Miami with a curated collection that merges traditional Indian craftsmanship with contemporary design. Featuring designers like Mumbai-based Chamar Studio and Belgian Linde Freya Tangelder, æquo’s pieces embody the concept of balance, where designer and artisan are given equal status. This year’s show places particular focus on practices from Maharashtra, where materials are as much a part of the story as the design itself.
Dates: 3-8 December 2024 Location: Design Miami, Miami Beach
8. Sarah Myerscough Gallery: ‘Rest and Reflection’
‘Twisted Pair, Natural (Large)’, 2023, by Gareth Neal for Sarah Myerscough Gallery
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(Image credit: Courtesy Sarah Myerscough Gallery)
The intimate relationship between humans and their bedrooms will be explored in Sarah Myerscough Gallery’s presentation at Design Miami. Featuring new works by Marc Fish, Tadeas Podracky, and others, the collection demonstrates how the design of personal spaces can foster emotional wellbeing and invites visitors to reconsider the role of the bedroom as a sanctuary for rest and solitude.
Dates: 3-8 December 2024 Location: Design Miami, Miami Beach
9. Theoreme Editions
‘Achille Sistema’, by Pool for Theoreme Editions
(Image credit: Courtesy Theoreme Editions)
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Making its Design Miami debut, French gallery Theoreme Editions will showcase a collection that meditates on the emotive power of colour and material. Featuring works crafted from alluring and tactile materials, such as onyx, mohair, and translucent blue resin, the pieces examine how colour and texture can elicit emotional responses that transcend visual aesthetics.
Dates: December 3-8, 2024 Location: Design Miami, Miami Beach
10. Lamb Gallery: ‘Magnetic Midnight Maison’
Chess and backgammon tables, 2023, part of ‘Magnetic Midnight Maison’ by Lucía Echavarría for Lamb Gallery
(Image credit: Courtesy Lamb Gallery)
Part of Curios – a platform dedicated to immersive exhibitions – London’s Lamb Gallery makes its Design Miami debut with ‘Magnetic Midnight Maison’, a collection of work by French Colombian designer Lucía Echavarría that blends Colombian artistry with Miami’s art deco palette.
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Dates: 3-8 December 2024 Location: Design Miami, Miami Beach
11. Meritalia: Le Edizioni del Pesce
‘Half Ball’ vases by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia
(Image credit: Courtesy Meritalia)
Meritalia returns to Design Miami with ‘Le Edizioni del Pesce’, a tribute to the late and great Italian designer Gaetano Pesce, who died earlier in 2024 at the age of 84. Displayed as part of the fair’s Curio platform, Meritalia’s selection will include everything from umbrella racks and coat hangers, to mirrors and lamps that showcase Pesce’s unmistakable sculptural style and inventive approach to materials.
Dates: 3-8 December 2024 Location: Design Miami, Miami Beach
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12. Mindy Soloman Gallery: Jaime Hayon, ‘Bestial’
Jaime Hayon, ‘Lost’, 2024
(Image credit: Courtesy L21)
Spanish designer Jaime Hayon will reveal a previously unseen aspect of his oeuvre at Mindy Soloman Gallery – a series of fantastical large-scale paintings and sculptures. Featuring surreal creatures and strange flora realised in fibreglass, acrylic on canvas and Murano glass, the works explore the complex relationship between humankind and nature. ‘Bestial is an exploration of the wild side in all of us,’ says Hayon. ‘Each creature I’ve crafted is a piece of that raw, untamed spirit within us.’
Dates: 30 November 2024 – 18 January 2025 Location: Mindy Solomon Gallery, 848 NW 22nd Street, Miami, Florida
13. Alcova Miami
‘XC Objects’ by Parasite 2.0 x Bianco67
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(Image credit: Photography Francesco Marano / Eller Studio / Alfonso Bernardo)
Alcova Miami returns for its second edition taking over the city’s pastel-hued River Inn hotel. Among the venue’s palms and vegetation, visitors will discover work by a host of international designers and collectives. Highlights include ‘Something Last’, an immersive show of monochromatic pieces, including handcrafted wood furniture, porcelain lighting, architectural ceramics and metal fixtures, curated by Los Angeles designer Jialun Xiong. LcD Textile will present ‘Metallic Ocean’, a textile installation crafted from semi-precious metal mesh handmade in Belgium, while Ukrainian brand Furn Object will showcase nature-inspired furniture and objects.
Dates: 3-8 December 2024 Location: River Inn, 118 SW South River Drive, Miami, Florida 33130
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