Malia White and her brother Jay.Photo:Laurent Basset/Bravo via Getty; Malia White/Instagram
Laurent Basset/Bravo via Getty; Malia White/Instagram
Below Deck MediterraneanstarMalia Whiteis mourning the death of her brother.
“To everyone who knew our brother Jay, it’s with a heavy heart we announce the sad news of his death,” the post began. “Thursday, October 5th Jayseph (34) passed away in the middle of the night after a battle with addiction.”
“His death is a devastating loss for our family and his friends, but we are grateful for the time we had with him,” White continued. “Jay was happiest outdoors, especially with a fishing pole in his hand alongside a riverbank with his dog Aspen. To those who had the pleasure of knowing Jay, he was truly a kind soul, willing to help anyone at a moment’s notice. This is how we’ll always remember him.”
“We will share information about a celebration of life at a later date,” she added.
Representatives for White did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for further comment,
Malia White with her brother Jay.Malia White/Instagram
Malia White/Instagram
“Rest easy Jay 🤍 I love you monkey. Always here for even when we are oceans apart 💕,” wrote herBelow Deck MedandWinter Housecostar Katie Flood.
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White first appeared on screens during season 2 ofBelow Deck Medin 2016. She stars inWinter House, which premieres Oct. 24, alongside other Bravo alum including Flood, Batula,Tom Schwartz,Kyle Cooke,Danielle Oliveraand Brian Benni.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
source: people.com
