How did Whitney Collings die? 'Bad Girls Club' star passes away aged 33
Whitney Collings, star of the reality TV show 'Bad Girls Club', has passed away at the age of 33. The news, which was first reported by TMZ, said that Whitney, known as "Boston" from Season 3 of the Oxygen reality TV series, died on Thursday, December 3 in a hospital near her Massachusetts hometown. Her cause of death is unknown at this time but, according to the report, the medical examiner is currently reviewing the case to determine the cause and manner of her death.
Her mother, Linda Houghton Collings, confirmed the news on Facebook, writing that she is "completely broken and will never get over this." She added, "Life is so unfair. She was kind with a big heart."
Friends of the reality star took to social media to express their condolences to the Collings family. Among the many people to speak out about her death was Amber Meade, with who Whitney got into a physical altercation on the show, causing her removal from the series. Amber wrote on Instagram, "I'm glad we were able to move past any differences we had all those years ago. My sympathies to those that knew Whitney and are feeling the loss today!" She and Tanisha Thomas of season two discussed Whitney's death on Instagram, with Tanisha sharing that she is "at a lost for words." Amber agreed, adding, "This is pretty insane—I can't believe she's gone—her poor momma!"
Darlen Escobar, a participant from season two of the reality show, also expressed sadness over Whitney's death on Instagram. "God has gained another beautiful sweet angel," the former contestant said. "It's like every day I get on Facebook or Instagram Heaven gains another angel." Recently, in July, fellow 'Bad Girls Club' alum Demitra "Mimi" Roche died at the age of 34. According to one of her friends, Mimi's death came "out of the blue."
'Bad Girls Club' finished its 17th and final season in 2017. It showcased a new group of diverse young women who consider themselves 'bad girls' and move into the Bad Girls Club. The women spend four months sharing a house in Los Angeles and opening their interpersonal relationships to the cameras of the 'Real World' production team.