‘Teen Mom’ Deaths: Stars Who Died or Are Dead From Show

Gone too soon. After first being introduced to viewers on 16 and Pregnant when the show premiered in 2009, several of the teens featured went on to star on the Teen Mom franchise. Unfortunately, some of the stars have died in recent years.

While viewers have been able to watch many of the stars grow up into loving parents, fans of the franchise have also watched the reality stars deal with tragedy as their loved ones passed away.

One tragic death that has been discussed in the franchise is Farrah Abraham’s former boyfriend Derek Underwood. He died in a car accident while Farrah was pregnant with their daughter, Sophia, in 2008. At the time, she was in the middle of filming 16 and Pregnant. Since his passing, the mother of one has made sure to keep Derek’s memory alive for Sophia.

“Sophia definitely craves getting to know her father’s side of the family because she just doesn’t have her dad,” Farrah exclusively told In Touch in July 2020 about making sure her daughter has a relationship with Derek’s family.

“I’m just grateful we get a couple days together,” she added, noting that they were visiting his family at the time of the interview. Farrah also detailed how welcoming Derek’s father, Jerry Underwood, was to her daughter during the visit. “I’ve been through a lot as a teen mom, but I’m so grateful for Sophia’s father’s dad’s side of the family and us getting along.”

Despite having turmoil with Derek’s mother, Stormie Clark, in the past, the former Teen Mom OG star said she was so thankful to have a special bond with his paternal side.

Meanwhile, some of the young parents to be featured on the show have tragically passed away since being introduced to audience members. Two stars who were featured on their own episodes of 16 and Pregnant, Valerie Fairman and Jordan Cashmyer, sadly died years after they made their reality TV debut.

Additionally, Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant star Rachel Beaver’s sister Malorie Beaver’s ex, Lane Fernandez, died at a young age.

Keep scrolling to see all of the 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom stars that have died over the years.

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Valerie Fairman

16 and Pregnant alum Valerie Fairman died of a drug overdose in 2016 at the age of 23.

More than one year after Valerie’s tragic passing, her family shared an update of how her daughter, Nevaeh Lynn, was coping.
“Nevaeh is very well,” Valerie’s mother, Janice Fairman, told Radar in June 2018. “I don’t think it’s been hard for her. I don’t know if it will be in the coming years. She’s doing well in school. I took her to a grief counselor, which she didn’t need.”

In addition to talking about Valerie often, Janice explained that the family tries to keep the former reality star’s memory alive in other sentimental ways. “[Nevaeh] has a necklace with some of her ashes,” she shared. “Ashes are in her playroom too. She also has flowers from the service.”

Jordan Cashmyer

Another 16 and Pregnant alum that passed away was Jordan Cashmyer, who died in January 2022 at the age of 26 following a battle with addiction.
“This is an incredibly sad day,” Jordan’s rep, Howard ” Howie ” Wood, told In Touch in a statement hours after the news of her death broke. “The last time I spoke with Jordan, she sounded happy and healthy. I wish people had the opportunity to know her away from her struggles as she was a very sweet and kind hearted person. I’m grateful I had the chance to know and work with her all these years. Life was not always good to her and I hope now she is in a better place. RIP sweet girl.”
Jordan’s father, Dennis Cashmyer, Jr., later took to Facebook to reveal she passed away. “Last night I received a call no parent ever wants,” read his statement, in which he tagged Cashmyer’s mother, Jessica Cashmyer. “My oldest beloved daughter, Jordan has passed away, she was only 26 years old. Our hearts are truly broken. No parent should ever have to go through losing a child, EVER.”
“Please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate through this terrible tragedy,” his message continued. ” Please understand and respect our privacy at this time. We are surrounded by the love and support of our children, grand daughter Lyla and family members.”

Lane Hernandez

Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant star Malorie’s ex-boyfriend, Adrian “Lane” Fernandez, died just three weeks after welcoming his son with his wife, Kylee Rose, in June 2022.
Rachel confirmed Lane’s death via her Instagram Story on June 13. “I can’t even begin to express the pain I feel right now,” the reality star wrote alongside a photo of Lane swimming with his daughter Emerson, whom he shared with Malorie. “Gone too soon … Rest easy Lane.”
Kylee also paid tribute to Lane in a heartbreaking Facebook post. “I’m so lost without you babe … I love you to the moon and back and I know you’re watching out for us. I will forever miss you,” she wrote. “It’s always been you Nolyn, Emerson, and I love you so much and you were an amazing father, dog dad, and husband. You’ll forever be my rock, and my best friend. I miss you more than anything baby.”

Taylor Lewis

Taylor appeared as Jenelle Evans’ friend during season 5 of Teen Mom 2 as she helped the former reality star through her divorce and abortion. Their friendship didn’t last, and Taylor went on to lead a relatively quiet life in North Carolina.

Taylor sadly passed away at the age of 29 on January 5, 2022, In Touch exclusively confirmed the following day. Details on her death are still unclear.