Gandee starred on West Virginia-based MTV reality show “Buckwild.” He was reported missing overnight, and this morning, his body was discovered along with those of his uncle and a family friend in an SUV. Gandee was 21.
His “Buckwild” castmates are shocked and saddened by the news:
Rip Shain Gandee. You are an angel, I know you will watch over me.
— Ashley Whitt (@_Asshholee) April 1, 2013
https://twitter.com/CaraFnParrish/status/318800729483644928
My heart is broken.
— Anna Davis (@_amdavis) April 1, 2013
https://twitter.com/mtvshae/status/318809856578580480
My hearts in a million god damn pieces you son of a bitches wanna make smart ass remarks. I love you Shain idk what I'm gonna do w.o. ya bro
— Bluefoot (@mtvbluefoot) April 1, 2013
Rest high on that mountain Shain I love you brother and miss you terribly already all I can think about is growin up thaxton holler together
— Bluefoot (@mtvbluefoot) April 1, 2013
RIP Shain Gandee. You were the most amazing person I've ever known. I know you will be watching over… http://t.co/7Lp0P4FSed
— Ashley Whitt (@_Asshholee) April 1, 2013
Fans are taking to Twitter to mourn Gandee’s death:
That's awful that shain passed… He was just a baby. Rip. #Buckwild
— JWOWW (@JENNIWOWW) April 1, 2013
R.I.P. Shain Gandee. I will miss you so much. Buckwild will never be the same. Love you! #shaingandee #buckwild pic.twitter.com/yOBnyC53pJ
— Danielle Brener (@danifb55) April 1, 2013
https://twitter.com/kaylaroush13/status/318761556835979264
Sad day. Really enjoyed watching Shain on #mtv #buckwild. Prayers for the family
— Greg Gomez (@gregsplace2) April 1, 2013
https://twitter.com/EatMyTweety/status/318807219225378816
https://twitter.com/skylarbarrone/status/318807481558126594
https://twitter.com/S_Anderson20/status/318807343016054784
I'm shocked at #ShainGandee 's death. He was funny to watch with his thick country accent and care free vibe. Rip. #Buckwild
— Jeniaya Petteway (@JeniayaPetteway) April 1, 2013
Praying for the Gandee family and cast of #Buckwild #RIPShain ❤
— Martina (@__MKayy__) April 1, 2013
https://twitter.com/meegaaann__/status/318766155466674176
https://twitter.com/lovealwaysraee/status/318807220844392450
https://twitter.com/thtchrldr_16/status/318789276215173121
R.I.P. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones.
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