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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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61. R.I.P. FRANKIE!!! She was my favorite on Real World:San Diego.I wish I could've met her when she was out here in San Diego doing the show.My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.Much Love to Frankie!

Posted at 7:42PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Ali B.

62. To bad the courts did not get to u Frankie before u off urself. I hope got the results that you was looking for when u OD"ed

Posted at 7:43PM on Jun 12th 2007 by justice

63. I am so sad to hear about Frankie's death. My best wishes to her friends and family.

Posted at 9:15PM on Jun 12th 2007 by sunny

64. This is truly sad... i just buried my 18 year old cousin today from the same disease. Cysic Fibrosis is a horrible disease. I have two wonderful brothers who also have CF. They take care of themselves and will hopefully live full wonderful lives. my prayers go out to Frankies family and friends

Posted at 7:50PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Lisa

65. That's so hard to believe.
She was the person who made that season.
May she rest in peace.

Posted at 8:19PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Tephy

66. RIP, Frankie.

Posted at 8:13PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Jason

67. I really feel for her family. CF is a terrible disease. I watched my wife deteriorate from it. The disease slowly takes over to the point where your body literally wastes away. Science is making progress, but CF patients only live to the average age of 30. I pray that a cure can be found for it very soon.

Posted at 7:48PM on Jun 12th 2007 by CF Sucks

68. JUSTICE I BET YOU ARE A 12 YEAR OLD KID WITH YOUR HORRID SPELLING!!! HURRY YOUR MOM AND DAD CAN MONITOR YOUR INTERNET USAGE..YOU ARE A CORN HOLE! FRANKIES FAMILY SUFFERED GREATLY! GOD REST HER SOUL. PLEASE DONT POST ANY MORE HATE MESSAGES TOWARDS HER!

Posted at 7:52PM on Jun 12th 2007 by LOT$ OF lUV

69. Men and women are dying in Iraq everyday. Now that's REAL WORLD!!!!!!!!

Posted at 7:51PM on Jun 12th 2007 by PO

70. DUH PO! SHUT UP. WE KNOW THATS THE REALITY WERE TALKING ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE STOP TRYING TO GET ATTENTION!

Posted at 7:53PM on Jun 12th 2007 by LOT$ OF lUV

71. RIP Frankie. This is truly sad and a part of life. My lost my brother to CF when he was 21 years old and my sister has CF as well and she is now 25 and doing well. I pray for a cure everyday. People want to argue that she was a junkie and had problems but you can never truly know how she felt inside everyday. Living with a disease like CF is not an easy task, I've seen my brother and sister deal with it their whole life. It is a disease that affects the body but it takes a strong grip on your mind too...its hard to live with a disease that you know will shorten your life. My prayers go to the family...I know how hard this is for you. Keep thinking of her and she will show herself in your dreams. She isn’t in pain anymore.

Posted at 6:40PM on Jun 13th 2007 by MandyMae23

72. May God bless her family and my heart goes out to them. I have an 11 year old son with CF and it saddens me to see someone so young pass away from such a terrible disease. If you would like to learn more about CF, my sons battle with CF or to make a donation to help find a cure for CF please visit this website www.cff.org/great_strides/bonniemccauley4742

Posted at 8:01PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Bonnie

73. Prayers and sympathy to the family..............................

Posted at 8:05PM on Jun 12th 2007 by Good Grief

74. First of all some people w/ CF take very good care of their self and still die. So to those of you that do not have a clue about the disease try Googling it. It is a very difficult disease to manage and with no cure in site a lot more life's will be lost. If some of you would spend more time doing something positive our world would be a lot better off. And to all of you guys with your heart felt concerns GOD BLESS YOU!! Trust me us CFers are dying all the time and we go unnoticed so to those of you who really feel for Frankie go to www.cff.org and learn more about the disease because KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. I know us CFers could really use some more support..R.I.P. FRANKIE MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND HELP THEM THROUGH THIS VERY BAD SITUATION!

Posted at 8:08PM on Jun 12th 2007 by CFer

75. OFF SUBJECT EVERYONE JUSTICE I AM REPORTING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS UR SICK! GOD BLESS HER FAMILY!

Posted at 8:18PM on Jun 12th 2007 by LOT$ OF lUV

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