‘1 Girl 5 Gays’ host Matthew Santos dies, aged 28

Matthew Santos, co-host of MTV Canada’s 1 Girl 5 Gays, has died at the age of 28.

The circumstances around the death of Santos have yet to be disclosed.

1 Girl 5 Gays‘ official Facebook account posted: “It is with profound sadness that we share in the sudden passing of Matthew Santos. As a colleague and friend to MTV, Matthew was a generous, kind, and spirited individual of whom we will always hold wonderful memories.

“As part of the cast of 1 Girl 5 Gays, Matthew embodied a bold originality and fearless individuality so rarely seen, but so greatly appreciated. Through his honesty and candour, he bravely demonstrated the importance of living life on your own terms.

“Matthew shunned the ordinary, and because of that, became extraordinary. How very lucky we all are to have known him. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and boyfriend Taurel.”

Santos was known for being a comical member of the 1 Girl 5 Gays cast. The show premiered on MTV in Canada back in 2009.