Melanie Rauscher

2022 - 7 - 24

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Naked and Afraid star Melanie Rauscher dead at 35 (Black Hills Pioneer)

Melanie Rauscher has died at the age of 35. The reality star - who was known for having been a long-running contestant on the Discovery survival series ...

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Melanie Rauscher Dies: 'Naked And Afraid' Contestant On Two ... (Deadline)

Police reported no signs of foul play or drug use. Rauscher did not leave a suicide note and the dog she was minding was fine. Rauscher was a contestant on ...

Upon their return, they discovered Rauscher dead in their guest room. Rauscher was a contestant on Naked and Afraid in 2013 and its spinoff, Naked and Afraid XL, in 2015. She was 35.

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Melanie Rauscher, contestant on <em>Naked and Afraid,</em> dies ... (EW.com)

Corey Kasun, a representative for the Prescott Police Department, told TMZ Sunday that Rauscher was dog sitting at a residence in Prescott when the homeowners ...

You'll always be my Mel. I love you and I'll see you again one day. She also starred in the spin-off Naked and Afraid XL the following year. An obituary for Rauscher said donations could be made to PTSD Foundation of America, "an organization for which Melanie had a deep devotion," in lieu of flowers.

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'Naked and Afraid' contestant Melanie Rauscher dead at 35 (UPI.com)

Melanie Rauscher, who competed multiple times on the hit reality show "Naked and Afraid," was found dead at a home in Arizona earlier this month, ...

"She came into my life in a way I can't explain. "Even though we wasn't blood, we was family. She then appeared in 11 episodes of the show's spinoff, "Naked and Afraid XL." She was a natural comedian, and her wit was unmatched. "She was an avid outdoor enthusiast who loved nature and all creatures big and small. She was a diehard Eagles fan.

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'Naked and Afraid' Contestant Melanie Rauscher Found Dead (TMZ)

"Naked and Afraid" contestant Melanie Rauscher has died under mysterious circumstances in Arizona -- her body was recently found near cans of dust cleaner, ...

Close castmate Jeremy McCaa posted a touching tribute to Melanie on his FB page, saying he was "feeling broken." We're told several cans of compressed air -- which can be used to clean dust off computers -- were found near her body. 'Naked and Afraid' Contestant Melanie Rauscher Found Dead

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<em>Naked and Afraid</em> Alum Melanie Rauscher Found Dead ... (PEOPLE.com)

"The world lost an amazing person," wrote Melanie Rauscher's Naked and Afraid partner Jeremy McCaa after she was found dead last weekend in Prescott, ...

She was a natural comedian, and her wit was unmatched. She was a diehard Eagles fan. She was really well loved in the Naked and Afraid community. "Melanie loved camping & hiking and finding adventure wherever she could. She was like the sister I never had; our relationship became like siblings and we shared a special bond. Everyone will miss her," McCaa adds.

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Naked and Afraid All Star Contestant Melanie Rauscher Dead at 35 (TVLine)

Naked and Afraid's Melanie Rauscher was found dead July 17 — read her obituary and statement from her former castmate.

According to the report, Rauscher was dog sitting at a residence in Prescott while its homeowners were away on vacation. You’ll always be my Mel. I love you and I’ll see you again one day. Her laughter was one of a kind.

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'Naked and Afraid' star Melanie Rauscher dead at 35 (Page Six)

Melanie Rauscher, known for her two seasons on Discovery Channel reality series "Naked and Afraid," was found dead July 17 in Prescott, Ariz.

See you again my Queen.” “I’ll see you again one day. “I could always count on her,” he continued.

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Discovery's Naked and Afraid contestant Melanie Rauscher found ... (Economic Times)

Melanie Rauscher was always an enthusiast for outdoor activities. She loved the flora and fauna, any kind of creature regardless of its size.

She was beloved by the whole Naked and Afraid cast and crew. Their relationship was akin to siblings, and the bond was special to him. Jeremy McCaa was with Melanie Rauscher when she appeared in the main series and the spin-off. - Rauscher first appeared in the seventh season of Discovery Channel's "Naked and Afraid" in 2017. He also says that he will love her forever and that they will meet again someday. The next year, she was on the fourth season of Naked and Afraid XL. She was also a fan of the Eagles. He talked to the reporter, saying that he and Melanie had clicked since the meeting. Even the dog she was watching seemed to be in good health. - Rauscher was a natural comedian; her wit was unparalleled. Currently, she is deployed to the Prescott VA medical centre. Rauscher was dog-sitting at a residence, while the homeowners went for a vacation, according to reports quoting police department.

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Melanie Rauscher, 'Naked And Afraid' Reality Star, Dead At Age 35 (HuffPost)

"We had such a chemistry on the show," Discovery Channel castmate Jeremy McCaa said.

She is survived by her parents and three siblings. Melanie Rauscher, a Navy veteran who starred in the survival reality series “ Naked and Afraid,” has died. She was found dead July 17 in Prescott, Arizona, reports say.

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'Naked and Afraid' Contestant Melanie Rauscher Dead at 35 (Decider)

'Naked and Afraid' contestant Melanie Rauscher died suddenly while she was dog sitting at a home in Prescott, Arizona on July 17. She was 35.

She was really well loved in the Naked and Afraid community. The obituary went on to describe her as “a diehard Eagles fan. She was like the sister I never had; our relationship became like siblings and we shared a special bond. Melanie’s boisterous laugh will echo in the hearts and minds of her loved ones forever.” In a statement to People, fellow Naked and Afraid co-star, Jeremy McCaa, said, “We just clicked from the moment we met. You’ll always be my Mel. I love you and I’ll see you again one day.

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Melanie Rauscher, 'Naked and Afraid' Alum, Found Dead at 35 ... (Entertainment Tonight)

Two-time 'Naked and Afraid' alum Melanie Rauscher was reportedly found dead in a guest room of an Arizona home.

Her laughter was one of a kind. She was a natural comedian, and her wit was unmatched. Her friendship was amazing. She was a diehard Eagles fan. The dog was OK and there were no signs of foul play nor drug paraphernalia or a suicide note, TMZ reported, citing police. "Mel was a passionate athlete and deeply involved in local adult leagues.

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'Naked and Afraid' star Melanie Rauscher dead at 35 (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

Fox News Digital contacted the Prescott Police Department, but a spokesperson was unavailable for comment. Upon returning home from vacation, the homeowners ...

"Her friendship was amazing," he added. Her laughter was one of a kind," he wrote. "Even tho we wasn’t blood, we was family. See you again my Queen." You’ll always be my Mel. I love you and I’ll see you again one day. She was 35.

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Melanie Rauscher: 5 Things to Know About the Late 'Naked and ... (Us Weekly)

'Naked and Afraid' alum Melanie Rauscher was found dead in July 2022 while dog-sitting in Arizona — five things to know.

After her season 7 appearance on the reality competition, Rauscher returned to TV for season 4 of Naked and Afraid XL, which aired in 2018. “She lived her life in service to others,” read an obituary for the Navy veteran. “Her laughter was one of a kind. You’ll always be my Mel. I love you and I’ll see you again one day. Her friendship was amazing. Rauscher was partnered with Jeremy McCaa, who paid tribute to his late costar in a Facebook post shared on July 19.

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Naked and Afraid Star Melanie Rauscher Dies at 35 (PRIMETIMER)

Rauscher was found dead on July 17 while dog-sitting in Prescott, Arizona. When the homeowners returned, they found her body in their guest room, police told ...

The reality show features two contestants and leaves them without food, water, or clothes in an extreme outdoor environment, where they must survive for one month or go home early. She appeared on Discovery Channel's Naked and Afraid in 2017, then on Naked and Afraid XL the following year. Melanie Rauscher, who starred in survival reality series Naked and Afraid, has died at the age of 35.

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'Naked And Afraid' Contestant Melanie Rauscher Has Died At 35 ... (Narcity)

Melanie Rauscher, a former reality TV star on the show Naked and Afraid, has been found dead at the age of 35 under bizarre circumstances in Arizona.

"Melanie also had a passion for challenging herself which led her to participate on Naked & Afraid and XL." Rauscher's obituary says she "passed away suddenly" at the age of 35. She was found dead near some cans of dust cleaner at a home in Prescott, Arizona, TMZ reports.

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'Naked and Afraid' Contestant Melanie Rauscher Found Dead at 35 (The Nerd Stash)

'Naked and Afraid' alum Melanie Rauscher was found dead at 35 while dogging, sitting for some friends. No cause of death yet.

Naked and Afraid star Melanie Rauscher passed away very young, and fans and friends will be feeling this loss forever. Naked and Afraid star Melanie Rauscher was found dead at 35 years old. She was a natural comedian, and her wit was unmatched.

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What Was the Cause of Death of Melanie Rauscher From 'Naked ... (Distractify)

Sadly, former 'Naked and Afraid' contestant Melanie Rauscher was recently found dead at the age of 35. Here's what we know about her cause of death.

Sobbing and stuttering — something Melanie's mother said happened only when she was really struggling — Melanie revealed that she was "unable to sleep" due to the reemergence of said repressed memories. "Mel’s was a life well-lived, and her passing has left a void in our lives that will never, ever be filled," she wrote. "Melanie received counseling and, at the time of her death, was participating in a research study attempting to help other vets who are suffering with PTSD." Her laughter was one of a kind. Melanie's death was certainly devastating and heartbreaking for her friends and family. Naked and Afraid is a show that puts people in vulnerable positions then takes away the last bit of armor they have: clothes.

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