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"Real World's" Frankie Dies at 25

Posted Jun 12th 2007 5:35PM by TMZ Staff

Frankie of the Frankie Abernathy -- the punked-out, boat-phobic rock chick of MTV's "Real World: San Diego" fame -- died at the age of 25 on Saturday at her mother's home in Shorewood, Wisc.

Abernathy suffered from cystic fibrosis, though an official cause of death has yet to be determined, according to MTV News. During her stint in the "Real World" house, Frankie exhibited symptoms of cystic fibrosis, such as difficulty breathing and immune-system impairment, and it was a significant part of her storyline on the show.

Frankie had some tumultuous times on the show, and ended up leaving the house before the end of the season.

Tags: Frankie Abernathy, FrankieAbernathy, MTV

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46. I can't even imagine loosing a child. Our families thoughts & prayers are with her family. God bless.

Posted at 6:52PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Julie

47. I am so sorry to hear this news, RIP Frankie.

Posted at 7:32PM on Jun 13th 2007 by Isabella Gotti

48. A friend of mine has CF and she is 47. It's not a death sentence with proper care and precautions. This is so sad. If it was CF I feel bad for her that she didn't understand with a healthy lifestyle she could have led a long full life. I do wonder if the cause of death wasn't something else.

RIP Frankie and god bless those who loved her.

Posted at 7:03PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Jeanie

49. Too sad, too young.

Posted at 7:02PM on Jun 12th 2007 by filmpeach

50. R.I.P Frankie. You were always one of my faves on that season. HELLO KITTY FOREVER!

Posted at 7:02PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Kiki

51. watch and see, everybody is acting all nice .. but if they find out she died of an overdose, how quickly it will change to everybody seething

Posted at 7:10PM on Jun 12th 2007 by ben

52. It is sad when someone so young dies.
Bless her family and friends. I am sure they will miss her so much.

Posted at 7:14PM on Jun 12th 2007 by YMMV

53. PEOPLE WERE SO MEAN TO HER ON THE REAL WORLD. ALOT OF THEM CHOSE NOT TO BELIEVE SHE WAS EVEN SICK..POOR GIRL...I UNDERSTAND THOUGH WE HAVE ALOT OF PEOPLE AROUND US DAILY THAT FAKE ILLNESSES.....GOD BLESS HER LIL SOUL!-DENVER LOVED U

Posted at 7:07PM on Jun 12th 2007 by LOT$ OF lUV

54. How sad! I remember alot about her..I remember her BF name was Dave and she was just krazy about him..She was a cutter too...May God forgive her for her sins and may she rest in peace.

Posted at 7:13PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Smarty Pants

55. R.I.P

Posted at 7:28PM on Jun 12th 2007 by tommyfl

56. Such a sad loss, everytime I see a hello kitty Ill think of you R.I.P. frankie.

Posted at 7:34PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Brooke

57. Soo young. RIP Frankie. Obviously you are loved! You were an amazing and beautiful person.

Posted at 12:21AM on Jun 14th 2007 by sanela

58. I remember watching her and thinking that poor girl, so much to deal with and being so young. CF takes people too young. God bless her and her family.

Posted at 9:35AM on Jun 13th 2007 by TLG

59. That's so sad. I'm so very sorry for her friends and family,
God Bless. That was the only real world season that I ever ever watched
and I really liked her...(or her character, I don't know?-- how real is reality tv?) CYSTIC FIBROSIS SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 8:10PM on Jun 12th 2007 by CYSTIC FIBROSIS SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!

60. I cannot believe it.....so young!! RIP Frankie!!!

Posted at 7:40PM on Jun 12th 2007 by T

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