The Challenge winner Tyler Duckworth found dead in his bathroom aged 44

| Senior TV Reporter Published August 14, 2026 8:32am Updated August 14, 2026 9:08am MTV reality star Tyler Duckworth has died aged 44 (Picture: WireImage) The Challenge winner Tyler Duckworth has died aged 44 after being found ‘unresponsive in the bathroom’. In a statement on Facebook, his mother, Joni, wrote: ‘My son, Tyler, passed away earlier this week. Cause of death has yet to be determined. I will post on Facebook about services as soon as his dad and I figure it out,’ as reported by Deadline. North Dakota officials confirmed to the US Sun that he died on Tuesday when he was found in his bathroom, with the case classified as an ‘unattended death’, which means there were no witnesses in attendance. The late MTV reality star was last seen publicly on July 31 at The Challenge Mania event in Minneapolis alongside Rachel Robinson, Tina Barta, Mark Long and Brad Fiorenza, who have also found fame on the network. ‘So proud to represent my hometown of Minneapolis along with these other challenge legends. ‘The fans are what keep us coming out! Hearing your stories of courage, inspiration & joy that you’ve got being a fan of the franchise is humbling each and every time,’ he wrote in a heartfelt social media post afterwards. He was found unresponsive in the bathroom (Picture: themightyduckworth) The TV personality first grew to fame on MTV’s The Real World before appearing on six seasons of The Challenge – a reality game show where teams must complete a variety of tasks – and won it twice. He starred in the following seasons: The Duel, The Gauntlet III, Cutthroat, Rivals, All Stars 2 and All Stars 3, spanning from 2006 to 2022, ultimately winning Cutthroat and Rivals. Following news of his death, fellow The Challenge alum Paul Calafiore posted a picture of the group together at the event at the end of July. ‘Life is crazy. RIP Mighty Duckworth! You were so vibrant 2 weeks ago, it’s so wild to imagine your vibrant energy no longer here. Sending prayers and love to your family and friends. The Challenge fam lost a legend,’ he wrote. Robinson shared a message on her story: ‘May your memory be a blessing to us all.’ Meanwhile, Barta shared a statement on her own social media. ‘We shared an experience that very few people will ever understand, and somewhere along the way it became more than a show or an adventure. It became friendship. It became history. It became family,’ she said. Fiorenza posted another photo from the recent meet-up. ‘Absolutely heartbroken to hear about Tyler. We shared something special being part of The Challenge family. Deals of the Day Parents can save up to 30% on Kickers school shoes ahead of the new term The back-to-school hack that's helping parents avoid queues and sold-out sizes Could your hair be wavy rather than straight? This brand thinks so Could your star sign improve your skincare routine? This new beauty launch thinks so Best skincare for menopausal skin? This dermatologist-created treatment is tailored to you ‘I’ll always be grateful for the memories we shared; especially at this last event just a couple weeks ago. Tyler will be deeply missed by so many. May his amazing soul live on in the lives he’s touched. RIP my dear friend,’ he shared. Arrow MORE: Nickelodeon star Christy Knowings dies aged 46 after asthma attack causes brain damage Arrow MORE: Sinister new detail in murder case of director Rob Reiner after son pleads not guilty Arrow MORE: Soap and TV star Cheryl Hall dies aged 76 TV Newsletter Sign up and tell us which TV shows you love to watch to get personalised updates every morning.