SOURCE: TMZ

Quote:

Joey Kovar -- the troubled "Real World" star who appeared on "Celebrity Rehab" -- was found dead at a friend's home near Chicago this morning ... and family members believe drugs are to blame ... TMZ has learned. Kovar was 29 years old. Kovar's rep tells TMZ ... Joey was discovered by a female friend early this morning who noticed blood coming out of Joey's ears and nose. The woman called 911 ... and authorities rushed to the scene where he was pronounced dead. Kovar had famously battled drug issues -- and sought help for cocaine and ecstasy during his stint on "Celeb Rehab." While on "Real World: Hollywood," Kovar entered rehab halfway through the season for alcohol and drugs, admitting he'd struggled with substance abuse for years. It was a pretty powerful moment on the show.

OMG!!!! I liked him! I am sorry to hear this news!

Wait, I knew him for his PlayGirl cover and nude... May he

he was so troubled. my prayers go out to him and his family.

I'm sorry but that pic scared tha **** outta me. Anywho,rip

OMG

I knew that this was going to be him before i opened this thread. He struggled so much with this it's sad that he couldn't beat it on the show he came off as a nice guy but with deep issues. It's tragic he died may he R.I.P. I hope his family and friends may it through losing him.

I'm completely surprised, I honestly thought he got better after rehab since he had a kid on the way. He was my favorite person from that season, since you could tell that he had so much ambition but let drugs get the best of him.

Sucks but R.I.P.

This is just sad. He is the third Celebrity Rehab cast member to pass away. That just goes to show you that Celebrity Rehab is not fake nor scripted. These people are really battling addictions.

So sad...Joey! It is horrible when young people die young. poor soul.

Hope he's at peace now, though