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Joel Leaver

Ms Jacky Oh dies aged 32 as tributes pour in for Wild N Out star

Jacky Oh has died at the age of 32, it has been announced.

The late reality TV star is best known for having appeared on the show Wild N' Out, which has also featured her partner D.C. Young Fly, 31.

Her passing was announced in a statement by BET Media Group, which was shared on the MTV show's social media accounts.

It read: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jacklyn Smith, known to the world as Jacky Oh, a talented Wild N' Out family member whose impact will be forever treasured and missed.

"Jacky Oh was a loving friend and beloved colleague of the Wild N' Out cast throughout five seasons. More importantly, she was a tremendous mother to three beautiful children.

"The BET Media Group extends our sincere condolences to the Smith family, DC Young Fly, B Simone, Nick Cannon, and all friends who loved and cared for Jacky Oh during this difficult time."

It has been announced that reality TV star and content creator Jacky Oh has died (Getty Images)
She had appeared on MTV's Wild N' Out, which also featured her partner DC Young Fly previously too (Getty Images for BET)

Fans have expressed condolences following the news and tributes have now been paid on social media, with Jacky Oh described as "kind-hearted" and a "loving mother".

One person said: "Heartbroken. Such an amazing soul". Another, who recalled having met her, said: "I remember her as always being very sweet. This is devastating news."

TV host Jason Lee said: "Unbelievable. Such a sweet kind hearted and always warm person. Sending love to her, her family, her children, the whole Wild N' Out family and [DC Young Fly]".

"My condolences to her family and friends and all the #WildNOut crew, especially [DC Young Fly]. A loving mother, a wonderful human being," read another tribute.

Another person wrote in response to the news this week: "A beautiful family lost a beautiful mother and partner. This is so sad, I'll be praying for DC and Jacky's family".

Tributes have been paid to Jacky Oh on social media this week following the news (Getty Images)

One person, who recalled having met her once, described Jacky Oh as the "sweetest free spirited person". Another commented: "She was a beautiful person inside and out".

One fan, who said that they watched her content on social media, wrote in their tribute recently: "Her vibe [was] always genuine and down to Earth. Naturally funny too."

Another person wrote in their tribute to Jacky Oh: "Thank you for sharing your talents with the world. You brought smiles and laughter to millions around the world."

Jacky Oh is known for having appeared on Wild N' Out and as a content creator on social media. She's understood to have also been an entrepreneur and real estate agent.

She's said to have began her relationship with fellow content creator and Wild N' Out alum DC Young Fly - whose real name is John Whitfield - in around 2015.

The couple welcomed three children together in the years since then, with their family including daughters Nova, six, and Nala, two, as well as 11-month-old son Prince.

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