Below Deck Mediterranean star Malia White is mourning the death of her brother.
On Tuesday, the reality TV star, 33, announced on Instagram that her older brother Jay had died at the age of 34 following a “battle with addiction.”
“To everyone who knew our brother Jay, it’s with a heavy heart we announce the sad news of his death,” the post began. “Thursday, October 5th Jayseph (34) passed away in the middle of the night after a battle with addiction.”
“His death is a devastating loss for our family and his friends, but we are grateful for the time we had with him,” White continued. “Jay was happiest outdoors, especially with a fishing pole in his hand alongside a riverbank with his dog Aspen. To those who had the pleasure of knowing Jay, he was truly a kind soul, willing to help anyone at a moment’s notice. This is how we’ll always remember him.”
“We will share information about a celebration of life at a later date,” she added.
White concluded the post by encouraging anyone who is struggling with addiction to reach out for help and shared a number of helplines and resources.
The caption was accompanied by a photo that showed Jay smiling outdoors, a picture of him fishing and a throwback snap of the siblings from their childhood.
The star, who is set to star in the upcoming season of reality show Winter House, was met with messages of support and condolence from her costars in the comments section.
“Rest easy Jay 🤍 I love you monkey. Always here for even when we are oceans apart 💕,” wrote her Below Deck Med and Winter House costar Katie Flood.
Fellow Below Deck star Courtney Veale added, “Malia I’m so sorry to here this. Sending so much love to you and your family 🙏🏽❤️,” while her Winter House costar Amanda Batula wrote, “Sending you so much love and big hugs. So sorry for your loss 🤍.”
White first appeared on screens during season 2 of Below Deck Med in 2016. She stars in Winter House, which premieres Oct. 24, alongside other Bravo alum including Flood, Batula, Tom Schwartz, Kyle Cooke, Danielle Olivera and Brian Benni.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1–800–662-HELP.
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