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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Comments

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Tuesday 05 January

By jason

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if she had anything to do with tila she wasnt living a good lifestyle and was a idiot.

By ltjaysantos

good riddance,one less druggie.i hope it sticks a knife in the fake boobs and phoney heart of the no talent celebrity Tila Tequila.even her name is fake and her painted on face.what is she anyway and her fans without a life or an identity.

By DADDY-MAN

WHAT A FEAK-SHOW!!!!!

By bec

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For goodness sakes you guys..this was a human being who isn't here now..have some class of your own and respect people, even if you don't believe in what they did in their lives.

By Lord Enki

This is Important news because why?

By dldl

why can't it ever be obama./drats

By jimmy joe meeker

lol....we're not that lucky. Besides when a tragedy occurs like almost the case with the diaper bomber, who else at the top would go out and play golf like obama did? Naw....we need him to continue his charade of being a leader. It's like watching Sammy Davis all over again minus the talent.

By Dix Handley

You mean Tila's gravy train of a wreck died? Casey Johnson has been nothing but trouble to her family. Drugged out lesbian which I guess is what one has to be to be one of "them." I bet Tila had something to do with her death. If I were Casey's old man, Woody Johnson the owner of the NY Jets I'd hire a team of lawyers and investigators and go after Tila big time. She needs to be taken off the streets and put in jail just for being nothing but human waste. As for Casey, you live by sin and you'll die hard from it too. Hope it's not too warm Casey where you are!

By GEORGE

check the will

By Vic

It's so sad. Seems being rich isn't the ultimate. Having everything only makes things worse. The pictures however don't really show that she was in love with Tia anyway so it must have been a publicity stunt on Tia's behalf but still this is typical and very very sad for those who live in rich limelight. May she have peace in her life now and may God show her the way.

By derel

Another idiot heir dead. The Daddy ain't too bright either...he is an idiot heir too. Tila Tequila...who hasn't this wench been with. I bet Shawn Merriman tore her up when he was doin it and doin it to her.

By legeagle2

Maybe it was Tila who WAXED her.

By Regpasha1

J....E....T...S, JETS,JETS,JETS!

Wednesday 06 January

By ttrexxx

Truth be told. most old money off spring are a product of inbreeding..like the royal english.mental illness is the norm

By Jim

What a loss to the world....not

By dang1067

This good news...
I hope all gays winds up this way!!!!!

By surfdocer

Must...not...stare at...trainwreck

I feel sorry for the Family but, this was no great loss. One less dirt bag in the world

By Jack Karle

Who cares? This woman was just another insignificant rich dumb ass with absolutely nothing of substance to contribute to society.

By marcusalbino7

ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD COULD NOT SAVE THAT GIRL,YOU CAN TELL SHE WAS ON DRUGS JUST BY HER LOOKS,FAMILY COULD OF DONE MORE TO PREVENT WHAT HAPPENED TO HER.PLUS THE PEOPLE SHE HUNG AROUND DIDN'T HELP THE MATTER.FATHER COULD OF DONE MORE,I BLAME IF ON THE PARENTS THEY ARE THE ONES WHO SHOULD OFF BEEN CHECKING ON HER AND MAKING SURE SHE IS ALRIGHT,FATHER IS A JERK AND I HOPE HIS TEAM GETS THERE BUT KICKED IN THE PLAYOFFS.

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