‘Naked and Afraid’ Alum Melanie Rauscher Dead at 35: ‘The World Lost an Amazing Person’
usmagazine.comFormer Naked and Afraid contestant Melanie Rauscher suddenly died. She was 35.The Discovery Channel personality was dog-sitting at a residence in Prescott, Arizona, while the homeowners were on vacation, a rep for the Prescott Police Department told TMZ on Sunday, July 24.
Upon their return home, they found Rauscher’s deceased body in the guest room.The police officers told the outlet that there were no signs of foul play ahead of the Philadelphia native’s death, noting that several cans of compressed air — which can be used to clean dust off computers — were found near her body.An obituary dedicated to Rauscher’s memory confirmed that she “passed away suddenly” on July 17.“She lived her life in service to others.
Melanie was employed at the Prescott VA Medical Center at the time of her passing,” the obituary read. “She was an avid outdoor enthusiast who loved nature and all creatures big and small.”The statement continued: “Melanie loved camping & hiking and finding adventure wherever she could.
Melanie also had a passion for challenging herself which led her to participate on Naked & Afraid and XL. … She was a natural comedian, and her wit was unmatched.
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