Tila Tequila's Fiancee Casey Johnson Dies

By Mike Hess Posted Jan 4th 2010 10:30PM

Casey Johnson (above, left), who was said to be engaged to reality star Tila Tequila, was found dead at the age of 30 on Monday morning in Los Angeles, TMZ is reporting. A spokesman for her father, New York Jets owner Woody Johnson, confirmed the family was in mourning in a statement. Information on when or how Johnson died has not been released.

A law enforcement source has told TMZ that Johnson may have died days ago.

Tequila all but confirmed the news earlier in the evening with a post on Twitter, saying "R.I.P. my Angel ... we will Marry when I see U in Heaven." Johnson became a familiar name thanks to her relationship with Tequila.

At first, Tequila responded to the swirling news reports of Johnson's death by saying "I just got news that my fiance is not dead but currently in a coma!!!"

Johnson had reportedly battled with substance abuse for years.

In November, Johnson was arrested for grand theft after she allegedly stole a handful of items -- including lingerie, jewelry and electronics -- from a former girlfriend. She was also in a protracted battle with her mother, Sale Johnson, for custody of an adopted daughter.

PopEater's Rob Shuter, who knew Johnson, says he last saw her eight months ago, and that "she was a lost little girl who just wanted to be loved. Unlike Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, who have found happiness, Casey always seemed a troubled soul."

Shuter says that Johnson "had a difficult relationship with her family's huge wealth -- loving the life it gave her but making everything she did feel worthless. She had the 'why bother' attitude. Nothing she ever did could live up to what her family had done. She once described her family money as the 'golden handcuffs,' which made me really sad. She was the ultimate little lost rich girl."

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Casey Johnson Snapshots

Casey Johnson attends the Famous Stars and Straps 10th Anniversary and Snoop Dogg's 10th album release "Malice N Wonderland" party at Vanguard on December 8, 2009 in Hollywood, California.

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Casey Johnson Snapshots

(L-R) Socialite Casey Johnson and TV personality Tila Tequila arrive at the Famous Stars and Straps 10th Anniversary and Snoop Dogg 10th Album Release at Vanguard on December 8, 2009 in Hollywood, California. Famous Stars And Straps 10th Anniversary And Snoop Dogg 10th Album Release Vanguard Hollywood, CA United States December 8, 2009 Photo by Michael Kovac/FilmMagic.com To license this image (59104907), contact FilmMagic.com

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Socialite Casey Johnson and TV personality Tila Tequila attend the party to celebrate Famous Stars & Straps 10-year anniversary and Snoop Dogg's 10th Album Release "Malice N Wonderland" at Vanguard on December 8, 2009 in Hollywood, California. Party to Celebrate Famous Stars & Straps 10-Year Anniversary and Snoop Dogg's 10th Album Release "Malice N Wonderland" Vanguard Hollywood, CA United States December 8, 2009 Photo by Michael Buckner/WireImage.com To license this image (59104299), contact WireImage.com

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HOLLYWOOD - DECEMBER 08: Casey Johnson attends the Famous Stars and Straps 10th Anniversary and Snoop Dogg's 10th album release "Malice N Wonderland" party at Vanguard on December 8, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Casey Johnson

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HOLLYWOOD - DECEMBER 08: Tila Tequila (R) and Casey Johnson (L) attend the Famous Stars and Straps 10th Anniversary and Snoop Dogg's 10th album release "Malice N Wonderland" party at Vanguard on December 8, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tila Tequila;Casey Johnson

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Monday 04 January

By pnut166

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Wow - learning of your fiancee`s fate and then showing support via Twitter. A new low in human de-evolution, my friends. Wait a minute....Tila isn`t human, so we`re safe ! YAAAAAY !!!!

By youre dumb

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shut up stupid

Tuesday 05 January

By Jason

Collagen overdose, no doubt.
Tequila said, "R.I.P. my Angel ... we will Marry when I see U in Heaven."
Don't you mean hell? Heaven doesn't allow gay marriage.

By KNUTE9

Could have Tila Tequila killed Casey Johnson? It's a possibility. Why? It was report that it appears Casey Johnson was dead for days, where was Tila Tequila during that span? We talking about New Years. We're talking about two people living together, about to be married. There appears to be more to this.

By jcgarofoli

Hey, Jason, I think you are GAY too! Or worse You simply won't admit it. Didn't I see you with a little 10 year old boy the other day? Behind your house, playing with him? And not playing with toys either. Your TOY, Moron!

By Kevin

Can you believe gay people actually believe it is ok in God's eyes to be an abomination????????? In the Bible it say Leviticus 18:22 "thou shalt not lie with mankind as with womnkind ; it is an abominatin". As a matter of fact, Leviticus 18:6-30 deals with all kinds of sexual perversions. Not only does this behavior bring shame to the family but also embarrassment to friends of the family as well. God made us human beings capable of making our own decisions. God did not make us rapist, child molesters, murderers, robbers, or GAY. Those are all decisions people make on their own and God frowns upon them all. They all are following satan right to hell.

By me

Is it just me, or does Tila Tequila look like a 12-year-old Asian boy?

By pacotaco

Her perky titties say no!

By Cryssy

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LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By ur dumb

y wood u say dat... oh ya bcuz u got 12 yr old asian boys on ur mind... f'n pedafile...

By montana

NOPE YOUR RIGHT SHE DOES YUCK

By shaughn

Hey Me,SHE is a 12 year old boy.

By bthread

Tila Tequila and Ashton Kutcher immediately twittering on death of friends. What the hell is wrong with this superficial group of human-lite beings.

Absolutly disgraceful.

AND HAVE THEY NO LIVES THAT THATS WHAT THEY NEED TO DO TO STAY IN THE LIMELIGHT? NEITHER ONE HAS DONE ANYTHING TANGIBLE AS OF RECENT SO TWEETING IT IS I SUPPOSE

By pat

first, "little rich girl", just because your family has money does not mean it's to blame. you could/should do some good with it. a lot of people do. i have nothing against tila, but since watching that video a while back announcing your engagement, and her flashing that diamond ring, the whole affair just didn't seem to be taken very serious.

By petey

another dumbass,rich little whore!no big loss!

By hoghair

you are a heartlress person. this i a (GOD) given human being that needed help

By Vic

Wow do you ever show your jealousy here..........poor thing

By YeahRight!

Serves the little dirty LESBOB right!! No, money cannot buy or save your soul.... and apparently not attractiveness either...

By joyce

I thought it was me but she surely doesn't look 30...more like a plastic 50

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