Remembering Diem Brown

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He looks good! Yes! You go to CT! Start living life. 

This is the video from her memorial services that Carrie Ainsworth posted on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdbtKoLCik4&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop

 

love it!

Wasn't that great?  What a wonderful tribute to Diem's life, her family and friends, and her remarkable spirit!

People just added this to the article about CT: "Editor's note: While there have been numerous conflicting reports about Diem Brown's age, PEOPLE has been able to confirm, via public records and with family and friends, that she was born in 1980 and was 34 years old at the time of her death." Pretty sure her funeral program said 1982-2014, making her 32.

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Yay - he is going to be ok! Like those orange glasses they don't really go with her rosary though Wink

Aww he was wearing her rosasry? What a sweet gesture.

And yes many others guests from the MTV family were there just not named. Ashley Kelsy, Ibis Del Mar, Ryan Knight, Camila N. and Sarah Rice to name a few.

Im glad to hear he is doing okay.

 

I love how you said Camila N like there's more than one, I kid I kid, ANYWAY that was a sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet picture. *twothumbsup*

People just added this to the article about CT: "Editor's note: While there have been numerous conflicting reports about Diem Brown's age, PEOPLE has been able to confirm, via public records and with family and friends, that she was born in 1980 and was 34 years old at the time of her death." Pretty sure her funeral program said 1982-2014, making her 32.

 

Please explain how you are "pretty sure" many women lie about their ages you know hence why I never ask them unless their a cougar.

Even if they weren't in a relationship with titles again, they had something going on atleast judging from this pictures taken on the summer before leaving for the challenge:

Plus, multiple people that live with them on upcoming challenge say they were "together".

 

Where is the photo of them in the hats from? It's adorable.  Also who from the challenge said they were together?

There is pictures of the program on instagram... just assumed her family would put the correct birth year!

I have no doubt that ct and diem were together,it was really obvious. In the end it was their relationship and they knew what happened between them, that's what made their relationship so special that they kept it away from fans and people and it was between them, just shows how much they cared about each other.

I interpret that post ct did on IG as a closure for both of them, he basically put his heart there and it was nice. Magazines will keep talking on them, but people should move on. Im excited to see what future holds for ct.

I have no problem with the People article.  They're just sharing what they were told.  But, then again, to me it doesn't matter if they were together at the end or not.  None of that matters...he loved her...she loved him...whether they were together or not doesn't matter at all.

Ok I had to pop out of the lurkerverse again. 

I was gonna post at People, but lets face it. They will probably think its good for business even if its a "how dare you!" comment. 

that article was so tawdry and dirty I had to take a shower after reading it. Really I expected better from a magazine that was her former employer. First off they can't even bother to look into their personnel records to get her age correct. For Shame! She always has been very protective of her personnel life (for example,  she never mentioned she had a boyfriend (sasan) untill after they were dating for three years). Surely she did not want this to become her legacy.

I remember her saying a long time ago she thought CT was the one but wanted to make something of her own life first. And look what she's accomplished since then- how many woman now get regularly scheduled gynecological visits, how many cancer survivors found solace in her blog, how many people she informed about ovarian cancer, and how many patients she has helped with Medgift. She has done more in her shortlife than most of us will who will live almost three times longer.

CT post was beautiful and touching and shows the kind of effect she has had on his life and that he is gonna be okay. Thats what I took from it. and People magazine should have respected it. 

But instead they release this article that basically equates her life with a kardashian, when she has accomplished so much more. 

Ok I feel better now. Thank for letting me vent. 

I'm so glad you popped up again and posted that wonderful rebuttal to the People article.  I, too, was sharpening my claws to go after the author (who has been very thoughtful in writings about Diem until now).  But I agree with you, it's not worth it.  Chris' poignant, heartfelt, loving, beautifully written note to her with the rosaries and the ring says it all.  I'm making the choice to let his words speak the volumes they do and let the trolls on people.com be who they are.

 

The comments on that article are overwelmingly filled with hate.  Glad to see I was not the only one extremely angry by it.

I would assume so too.....   here is the pic of the program on mtv.com that says 1982-2014:   http://www.mtv.com/news/2001806/diem-brown-funeral/

But you know, on fresh meat - her first season, they list her as 25 years old in 2006 (it may have even been filmed in 2005).... which puts her at 34.   hmmm

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20874078,00.html

 

I kinda think this article was unessecary. 

I just saw this article, and honestly I have no words. It's just awful. It doesn't matter if they were together or not, the loss of a loved one hurts all the same and clearly CT loves Diem so deeply, and vice versa. I loved CT's post, especially how he says he's not afraid, and Diem is giving him strength. That was so poignant. 

Thinking of you Diem. I have to go dancing soon.  

Ok I had to pop out of the lurkerverse again. 

I was gonna post at People, but lets face it. They will probably think its good for business even if its a "how dare you!" comment. 

that article was so tawdry and dirty I had to take a shower after reading it. Really I expected better from a magazine that was her former employer. First off they can't even bother to look into their personnel records to get her age correct. For Shame! She always has been very protective of her personnel life (for example,  she never mentioned she had a boyfriend (sasan) untill after they were dating for three years). Surely she did not want this to become her legacy.

I remember her saying a long time ago she thought CT was the one but wanted to make something of her own life first. And look what she's accomplished since then- how many woman now get regularly scheduled gynecological visits, how many cancer survivors found solace in her blog, how many people she informed about ovarian cancer, and how many patients she has helped with Medgift. She has done more in her shortlife than most of us will who will live almost three times longer.

CT post was beautiful and touching and shows the kind of effect she has had on his life and that he is gonna be okay. Thats what I took from it. and People magazine should have respected it. 

But instead they release this article that basically equates her life with a kardashian, when she has accomplished so much more. 

Ok I feel better now. Thank for letting me vent. 

I'm so glad you popped up again and posted that wonderful rebuttal to the People article.  I, too, was sharpening my claws to go after the author (who has been very thoughtful in writings about Diem until now).  But I agree with you, it's not worth it.  Chris' poignant, heartfelt, loving, beautifully written note to her with the rosaries and the ring says it all.  I'm making the choice to let his words speak the volumes they do and let the trolls on people.com be who they are.

 

The comments on that article are overwelmingly filled with hate.  Glad to see I was not the only one extremely angry by it.

Okay, I caved and wrote something on the People article:  "I am shocked again at the inaccuracies in Michelle Tauber's article. Michelle, you've turned in some terrific pieces but this is not one of them. Her age is wrong. Her relationship status as you reported with Chris Tamburello is wrong. Please bear in mind that the premise of the show she was filming when she collapsed is "Battle of the Exes II." I wish you had contacted and spoke w/Tamburello's family and friends before putting this to print. Unnamed sources do not lend credibility to the context of this story. Rather, it makes me wonder just who was feeding this information to you. Yes, she was "single" (as in not married) when she died and yes she was "unattached" in October (remember, she and Chris were under contract for the show). I hope you'll do some additional reporting and put an addendum to this story. Chris has been extremely quiet during Diem's treatments, only posting a few things on social media and all were about her. I am very happy that he posted his comments the day after Diem's funeral. It was appropriate and sincere."

I dont care what age she was. Fact is Diem was an INCREDIBLE human being that handled the cards she was dealt with grace and strength.

Furthermore. That people article is very insensitive. Diem hasnt even been in the ground 48 hrs and they are posting about her relationship?? What the ****? How about let her family and CT mourn instead of creating a bogus story to keep traffic on their websites. How is if that they can not name sources but before, they named every **** body that Diem knew. It is disgusting and quite frankly I feel they are exploiting her.

And am I the only one who doesnt want CT to just move on as if none of this happened? Of course I want to see him prosper and excel and have an amazing life. But so quickly? I beg to differ. Diem just passed away, it hasnt even been a month. I think he should take all the time he needs to grieve and then move on but not so hastily...I think he may disappear for a few months and then reemerge. Maybe I am different but, I have lost a lot of people in my life and although I kept pushing on, it took me a while to be ok again.

I dont care what age she was. Fact is Diem was an INCREDIBLE human being that handled the cards she was dealt with grace and strength.

Furthermore. That people article is very insensitive. Diem hasnt even been in the ground 48 hrs and they are posting about her relationship?? What the ****? How about let her family and CT mourn instead of creating a bogus story to keep traffic on their websites. How is if that they can not name sources but before, they named every **** body that Diem knew. It is disgusting and quite frankly I feel they are exploiting her.

And am I the only one who doesnt want CT to just move on as if none of this happened? Of course I want to see him prosper and excel and have an amazing life. But so quickly? I beg to differ. Diem just passed away, it hasnt even been a month. I think he should take all the time he needs to grieve and then move on but not so hastily...I think he may disappear for a few months and then reemerge. Maybe I am different but, I have lost a lot of people in my life and although I kept pushing on, it took me a while to be ok again.

I don't think he's just going to go back to Boston and stay away. He's going back to grieve and to heal. Take some time to himself and figure out some things. His friends post was very optimistic. He's carrying her in his heart and soul, like everyone is, but this time he won't let himself go to a dark place. His friend said he's on a new journey. He seems like he has big plans in the furture and Diem probably inspired them. I'm excited to see what he's going to do. I would love it he got involved with some charities for cancer and I think he probably will.

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Another article with a completely different view point...

who is MrChunkyExpress? Is he CT's close friend?

I have no problem with the People article.  They're just sharing what they were told.  But, then again, to me it doesn't matter if they were together at the end or not.  None of that matters...he loved her...she loved him...whether they were together or not doesn't matter at all.

 

While I would normally agree, I have to disagree when peopl think Hemworth is the sexiest man alive, which he isn't, then I have a problem otherwise everything is peachy cream.

I dont care what age she was. Fact is Diem was an INCREDIBLE human being that handled the cards she was dealt with grace and strength.

Furthermore. That people article is very insensitive. Diem hasnt even been in the ground 48 hrs and they are posting about her relationship?? What the ****? How about let her family and CT mourn instead of creating a bogus story to keep traffic on their websites. How is if that they can not name sources but before, they named every **** body that Diem knew. It is disgusting and quite frankly I feel they are exploiting her.

And am I the only one who doesnt want CT to just move on as if none of this happened? Of course I want to see him prosper and excel and have an amazing life. But so quickly? I beg to differ. Diem just passed away, it hasnt even been a month. I think he should take all the time he needs to grieve and then move on but not so hastily...I think he may disappear for a few months and then reemerge. Maybe I am different but, I have lost a lot of people in my life and although I kept pushing on, it took me a while to be ok again.

Cards she's dealt with? That's kinda insulting considering she was who she was before she even came to this planet. I hear people say that with other folks as well and having to work in a field that deals with misfortunate people, I take mild offense.

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Another article with a completely different view point...

I would think that E! knows what they're talking about since Alicia Quarles works for them. People magazine needs to ****!

With that said, I hope everyone leaves it alone now.

I dont care what age she was. Fact is Diem was an INCREDIBLE human being that handled the cards she was dealt with grace and strength.

Furthermore. That people article is very insensitive. Diem hasnt even been in the ground 48 hrs and they are posting about her relationship?? What the ****? How about let her family and CT mourn instead of creating a bogus story to keep traffic on their websites. How is if that they can not name sources but before, they named every **** body that Diem knew. It is disgusting and quite frankly I feel they are exploiting her.

And am I the only one who doesnt want CT to just move on as if none of this happened? Of course I want to see him prosper and excel and have an amazing life. But so quickly? I beg to differ. Diem just passed away, it hasnt even been a month. I think he should take all the time he needs to grieve and then move on but not so hastily...I think he may disappear for a few months and then reemerge. Maybe I am different but, I have lost a lot of people in my life and although I kept pushing on, it took me a while to be ok again.

I agree. It would bother me if Chris moved on too fast but at the same time I don't want him dwelling on it too much either. I think Chris will be just fine though and strike the right balance. The new Chris and what he is working on right now might even have to do with a project or MedGift, you never know. Time will tell. 

I dont care what age she was. Fact is Diem was an INCREDIBLE human being that handled the cards she was dealt with grace and strength.

Furthermore. That people article is very insensitive. Diem hasnt even been in the ground 48 hrs and they are posting about her relationship?? What the ****? How about let her family and CT mourn instead of creating a bogus story to keep traffic on their websites. How is if that they can not name sources but before, they named every **** body that Diem knew. It is disgusting and quite frankly I feel they are exploiting her.

And am I the only one who doesnt want CT to just move on as if none of this happened? Of course I want to see him prosper and excel and have an amazing life. But so quickly? I beg to differ. Diem just passed away, it hasnt even been a month. I think he should take all the time he needs to grieve and then move on but not so hastily...I think he may disappear for a few months and then reemerge. Maybe I am different but, I have lost a lot of people in my life and although I kept pushing on, it took me a while to be ok again.

I don't think he's just going to go back to Boston and stay away. He's going back to grieve and to heal. Take some time to himself and figure out some things. His friends post was very optimistic. He's carrying her in his heart and soul, like everyone is, but this time he won't let himself go to a dark place. His friend said he's on a new journey. He seems like he has big plans in the furture and Diem probably inspired them. I'm excited to see what he's going to do. I would love it he got involved with some charities for cancer and I think he probably will.

Great post!! I agree, would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see him do this....when he's ready. 

Im sorry that offended you; that was not my intention. But the point of that comment was to say that she handled whatever came her way with grace. I recall a quote from Diem speaking about the cards people are dealt and that is what I was reminded of when I typed that." “You might not like the cards you have been dealt, but you are who you are because of them,” - Diem Brown. And that was a rant and I was just typing what came to mind. Please excuse it. 

My intention was to voclaize my opinion and defend Diem, CT and their loved ones. 

http://remotecontrol.mtv.com/2013/02/08/the-challenge-diem-brown-cancer-...

Ok, I love CT and Diem and their story just like everyone else. However, I  find it interesting that sasan ( her ex ) was a pall bearer and was in that photo with her family. If you look on his fb account you will see lots of pics with him and Diem and various family members of hers. Are we sure he wasn't the love of her life? Were DIem and CT basically giving us what we wanted and making great television? She blogged on People last year about having to show her BF what she looked like bald.. Etc. in some articles she has even said that relationship ended bc she wasn't  able to scream out how she loved him bc she was gaurded. It appears she dated him for 6 years. Were she and CT just kind of people who dated when they were on the show.. Kinda like a camp romance??  I have watched every episode that they are in, but it seems weird that she did these shows while she was in a serious relationship w sasan.  Just throwing it out there. I hope I am wrong..just find it odd that there are no public photos of CT w her family. Could sasan be the source that peoe listened to bc he was mad that CT did that and considers himself the love of he life?

Ok, I love CT and Diem and their story just like everyone else. However, I  find it interesting that sasan ( her ex ) was a pall bearer and was in that photo with her family. If you look on his fb account you will see lots of pics with him and Diem and various family members of hers. Are we sure he wasn't the love of her life? Were DIem and CT basically giving us what we wanted and making great television? She blogged on People last year about having to show her BF what she looked like bald.. Etc. in some articles she has even said that relationship ended bc she wasn't  able to scream out how she loved him bc she was gaurded. It appears she dated him for 6 years. Were she and CT just kind of people who dated when they were on the show.. Kinda like a camp romance??  I have watched every episode that they are in, but it seems weird that she did these shows while she was in a serious relationship w sasan.  Just throwing it out there. I hope I am wrong..just find it odd that there are no public photos of CT w her family. Could sasan be the source that peoe listened to bc he was mad that CT did that and considers himself the love of he life?

If you watch the video they played at her funeral, there is a video clip in there with her, her dad and her siblings betting on a football ( i think?) game...anyways the person recording it and talking in the background sounds a lot like CT. 

I dont care what age she was. Fact is Diem was an INCREDIBLE human being that handled the cards she was dealt with grace and strength.

Furthermore. That people article is very insensitive. Diem hasnt even been in the ground 48 hrs and they are posting about her relationship?? What the ****? How about let her family and CT mourn instead of creating a bogus story to keep traffic on their websites. How is if that they can not name sources but before, they named every **** body that Diem knew. It is disgusting and quite frankly I feel they are exploiting her.

And am I the only one who doesnt want CT to just move on as if none of this happened? Of course I want to see him prosper and excel and have an amazing life. But so quickly? I beg to differ. Diem just passed away, it hasnt even been a month. I think he should take all the time he needs to grieve and then move on but not so hastily...I think he may disappear for a few months and then reemerge. Maybe I am different but, I have lost a lot of people in my life and although I kept pushing on, it took me a while to be ok again.

I agree. It would bother me if Chris moved on too fast but at the same time I don't want him dwelling on it too much either. I think Chris will be just fine though and strike the right balance. The new Chris and what he is working on right now might even have to do with a project or MedGift, you never know. Time will tell. 

I would love if he got involved with Medgift.  I am super excited to see what his upcoming project is.   His friend seemed super positive.  His friend promised Diem he would take care of him.  His moving on isn't going to be to another women, it is going to be making something of his life and living life with Diem in his heart.  We will never know what their final conversation was but "Don't be afraid to live" was probably in it.  It coincides with his, "I won't be scared" comment.   I know when my grandmother died of cancer fast (back in 06' - on Aug 30 she was totally feeling good, a few days later she went down hill quick and Sept 16th she was dead) - she stressed to us and to my dad that she didn't want us sitting around sad and that we should not be afraid to live happy lives.

Ok, I love CT and Diem and their story just like everyone else. However, I  find it interesting that sasan ( her ex ) was a pall bearer and was in that photo with her family. If you look on his fb account you will see lots of pics with him and Diem and various family members of hers. Are we sure he wasn't the love of her life? Were DIem and CT basically giving us what we wanted and making great television? She blogged on People last year about having to show her BF what she looked like bald.. Etc. in some articles she has even said that relationship ended bc she wasn't  able to scream out how she loved him bc she was gaurded. It appears she dated him for 6 years. Were she and CT just kind of people who dated when they were on the show.. Kinda like a camp romance??  I have watched every episode that they are in, but it seems weird that she did these shows while she was in a serious relationship w sasan.  Just throwing it out there. I hope I am wrong..just find it odd that there are no public photos of CT w her family. Could sasan be the source that peoe listened to bc he was mad that CT did that and considers himself the love of he life?

I really don't think anyone should get into all that. And I think the last sentence is fundamentally untrue and sort of insulting. This thread is about Diem and by extension we talk about CT because he's a challenge member and some of Diem's best moments on the challenge occured with him. This guy is not famous and he just lost someone he loves and cares for very deeply. I don't feel right discussing that. 

Not trying to offend you but we have to keep boundaries on this thread. 

mrchunkyexpressWell, People magazine don't know what they are talking about, they have no real facts, CT & Diem is so in love till the end, don't believe everything you read out ther

mrchunkyexpressAnything for the fans, now it's all over, I think we just need the fans to know the real truth! 
mrchunkyexpressYes! MTV did not do a good job on editing their relationship on TV, all eyes on their producers! No, we don't know what MTV will do, but the fans you guys all know the truth now, Diem can't fight and speak for herself anymore! Now it's our turn to fight for her that if the show is wrongfully edit again! #TeamCT #DiemandCTforever
 
 

Ok, I love CT and Diem and their story just like everyone else. However, I  find it interesting that sasan ( her ex ) was a pall bearer and was in that photo with her family. If you look on his fb account you will see lots of pics with him and Diem and various family members of hers. Are we sure he wasn't the love of her life? Were DIem and CT basically giving us what we wanted and making great television? She blogged on People last year about having to show her BF what she looked like bald.. Etc. in some articles she has even said that relationship ended bc she wasn't  able to scream out how she loved him bc she was gaurded. It appears she dated him for 6 years. Were she and CT just kind of people who dated when they were on the show.. Kinda like a camp romance??  I have watched every episode that they are in, but it seems weird that she did these shows while she was in a serious relationship w sasan.  Just throwing it out there. I hope I am wrong..just find it odd that there are no public photos of CT w her family. Could sasan be the source that peoe listened to bc he was mad that CT did that and considers himself the love of he life?

Diem and CT  dated off the show twice, so I wouldn't say it was a "showmance." I think their love was genuine.

 

I am not  trying  to be a jerk or a offend anyone especially not the dead. I love their love story and think Diem was beautiful and so full of life and gone too soon. I can delete the post. Just was thrown off by her ex's photos. They seemed crazy serious, dated a long time, he was around at the end, and dated I think even last year.

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