Former Season 2 16 And Pregnant star Valerie Fairman was found dead on Wednesday after what is believed to be a drug overdose. She was only 23-year old.
Friends and family of the reality star confirmed her passing on social media Thursday. MTV, the network behind 16 and Pregnant, also confirmed her passing in a statement:
‘We are saddened by the news of Valerie Fairman’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.’

[Image from Valerie Fairman/Instagram]
Valerie leaves behind a seven-year-old daughter, Nevaeh – Heaven spelled backwards.
