Alexis Eddy was a young and charismatic reality TV star who appeared on the sixth season of MTV’s “Are You The One?” in 2017. She was known for her witty and outgoing personality, as well as her shocking revelation that her cousin was a convicted murderer. However, her life took a tragic turn when she was found dead at her home in West Virginia on January 9, 2020. She was only 23 years old. What was the cause of her death? How did she struggle with addiction and recovery? Here is what we know about Alexis Eddy’s tragic story.
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A Cardiac Arrest Due to Drug Overdose
According to TMZ, the police received a call around 7 a.m. on January 9, 2020, regarding a female who was in cardiac arrest. When they arrived at the scene, they pronounced Alexis Eddy dead. Her grandmother, Carol Efaw, later revealed to Radar Online that her death was caused by a drug overdose. “It was an OD,” she said. “She caught a hold of it again.”
Efaw blamed “Are You The One?” for worsening Eddy’s struggles with substance abuse. “Those shows mess up kids,” she said. “My son and daughter-in-law are devastated.” Efaw also said that Eddy had a history of drug problems and had been to rehab several times. She said that Eddy’s father, who had also battled with addiction, was heartbroken by the loss of his daughter.
A Journey of Recovery and Sobriety
Eddy had been open about her fight against addiction and had documented her progress on social media. In September 2019, she posted a photo of herself and her father outside a Community Recovery Center, smiling and looking healthy. She captioned the photo: “Recovery at its finest Gr8ful 2 b clean & sober #justfortoday.”
A few days later, she shared another photo of herself and her father, saying that it was the first picture of them both sober and healthy. She wrote: “Here’s the first picture of my father and me, both sober and healthy, we’ve ever been blessed enough to take. Overwhelmed with gratefulness today.” She added the hashtag #RecoveryRocks.
Eddy also announced her engagement to Nate Lee in October 2019, showing off her ring on Instagram. She seemed happy and optimistic about her future. However, she later deleted the post and it is unclear if they were still together at the time of her death.
A Controversial Revelation on “Are You The One?”
Eddy rose to fame when she appeared on season six of MTV’s dating reality show “Are You The One?” in 2017. The show featured 22 singles who had to find their perfect match among each other, as determined by a matchmaking algorithm. If they succeeded, they would split a cash prize of $1 million.
Eddy caused a stir on the show when she revealed that her first cousin was Sheila Eddy, who pleaded guilty to first-degree murder charges in 2014 for killing her best friend Skylar Neese in 2012. Eddy said that she and her cousin were close before the murder and that she still loved her despite what she did.
Eddy also had a tumultuous relationship with Keith Klebacher on the show. They felt an instant attraction but later found out that they were not a perfect match according to the algorithm. They tried to move on with other people but eventually realized that they still had feelings for each other. However, they did not end up together after the show.
A Legacy of Love and Support
Eddy’s death shocked and saddened many fans and fellow cast members of “Are You The One?” who expressed their condolences and tributes on social media. Her perfect match on the show, Anthony Martin, posted a photo of them together and wrote: “Woke up to some horrible news. Still can’t believe that you are gone. We had just talked a week ago and I never in my life thought that it would be our last conversation. You were such a passionate, humble, outgoing, loving person and it was such an honor to have met you and to be able to call you a friend. I love you so much Alexis and you will forever be missed.”
Another cast member, Ethan Cohen, said that he spoke with Eddy the day before she died and that she sounded happy. He tweeted: “I’m at such a loss for words right now… I talked to Lex yesterday morning…she sounded so happy…I’m so sick right now…I love you Lex…I’m so sorry.”
Eddy’s fans also mourned her death and praised her for being honest and brave about her addiction and recovery journey. They remembered her as a fun-loving and genuine person who had a bright smile and a big heart.
Alexis Eddy was a young woman who had a lot of potential and a lot of challenges. She was a reality TV star who had a controversial past and a hopeful future. She was a daughter, a sister, a friend, and a fiancee who was loved by many. She was a person who struggled with addiction and fought for sobriety. She was a human being who lived and died. She will be missed by many. Rest in peace, Alexis Eddy.
