16 & PREGNANT star Jordan Cashmyer's friend from rehab was "shocked" by her death, as she recently "celebrated one year sober from drugs."
Jordan's tragic death was confirmed by family on January 16, as she passed away at just 26 years old on Saturday.
The former 16 & Pregnant star’s cause of death is currently unknown.
The Sun exclusively spoke with Jordan's rehab friend Kyle, as he last saw her in-person at her one-year-clean and baby gender reveal party in January 2021.
Kyle said Jordan was incredibly supportive while in rehab.
He said: "She would always have the best smile. She'd always have your back or say something funny to help someone who needed it.
"We helped each other out."
Kyle shared when he learned of the tragic death: "I saw the news on Facebook, and I was shocked because I thought she was doing so well.
"I saw her when she celebrated a year [clean] and had the gender reveal for her baby. I went to support her for that. She was really, really happy to see me."
Jordan was living with her fiancé, Michael Schaffer, and their daughter, Lyla, who they welcomed last year.
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Michael sadly passed away four months before Jordan in September 2021 from a "heroin, cocaine and fentanyl" overdose, The Sun previously reported.
Kyle continued: "I was so shocked. She was a good girl, she really was. She had it hard, though."
During their recovery time together, Kyle said he rarely discussed her daughter Genevieve with her, as he "never really asked a lot because he knew it was a touchy situation."
Jordan welcomed Genevieve with her ex-boyfriend Derek Taylor and was featured on season five of 16 & Pregnant.
Derek and his mother have had custody of Genevieve because of Jordan's struggle with addiction.
Kyle said the baby daddy drama was "toxic" and continued: "I think she was able to see Evie a couple times and talked to her when she could call from rehab."
Jordan's supportive friend concluded: "I liked Jordan. She was a damn good person with a heart of gold. It was f**ked up, you know."
DOUBLE TRAGEDY
Jordan's fiancé, Michael, passed away from a heroin overdose four months before her sudden death.
The Sun previously reported Jordan’s fiance and Lyla's father Michael died on September 9, 2021.
A Maryland coroner's office revealed the cause of death was "heroin, cocaine and fentanyl intoxication."
The manner is "undetermined."
According to Michael’s obituary, the Maryland native was survived by his “beloved fiancée-in-love, Jordan Cashmyer, and daughter, Lyla Nalani Schaffer.”
Michael was described as an “extremely loyal and devoted father, partner, son, brother and friend.”
The obituary continued: “He was a bright light in the lives of everyone he knew, and he brought great joy and warmth to everyone he met with his one-of-a-kind sense of humor, and his generous and respectful nature.
“He had a profound passion for his work and career as a chef, both at home cooking for family as well as at work in world-class fine dining restaurants. Michael was also a spiritual man, and he believed in the virtue of loving people unconditionally. He will be missed forever.”
The family requested donations be given to National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Michael's sister also set up a GoFundMe for Jordan and Lyla.
The page, which raised $7,899, read: “In life things happen in which we have no control. Mike’s time on this earth has ended. Mike was so in love with Jordan and having Lyla was the highlight of his life. I hope we all help Jordan to lay Mike to rest without having to worry about a financial burden. Thank you.”
JORDAN'S ADDICTION STRUGGLES
Jordan appeared sober and happy in her final Facebook photos, but she has struggled with addiction over the years.
On June 15, 2017, she was arrested for one count of possession of not marijuana and three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, RadarOnline.com reported.
The police report obtained by the outlet read: “The black bag contained three clear pipes containing a burnt residue of a white powdered substance. The burnt residue in the clear pipes are consistent with crack cocaine… The clear pipes are used to inhale narcotics.”
Police also found two hypodermic syringes and a burnt spoon.
The report claimed the syringes and spoon were used for heroin.
She was arrested again on June 20, 2017 for two counts of possession of not marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The report claimed that in a clear plastic bag in the hotel room’s bathroom, police found one pink capsule containing a brown powdery substance, one small blue plastic bag containing a brown powdery substance, one pink capsule containing a white rock-like substance, one orange cap containing a white rock-like substance, three needles and a clear glass pipe containing a white powdery substance.
Police confirmed in the report that the substances were consistent with heroin and cocaine.
Radar also reported from a family member that she worked as an escort to pay for drugs.
DEREK DRAMA
Derek commented on Jordan's passing, though the two were clearly on bad terms at the time of her death despite her recent sobriety.
When someone commented that they are sorry for Derek and Genevieve’s loss, he responded over Twitter: “We didn’t lose anything.”
Derek declined to comment to The Sun.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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