I didn't think this would hit me this hard, but it still does. It's rare to find someone who still watches The Challenge these days in my own life, I could count it on one hand. But when I posted the news on my FB feed, people were genuinely shocked. They all remembered her story (whether it was fighting cancer or falling in love with CT) from the glory days of the show. I bonded with someone at work about it as well, we couldn't believe that she was gone after beating cancer twice. I think we were sure she was going to make it.
It's still hard to believe that she's actually gone, and I won't see her on a future Challenge after this next one. She has always had the will to fight and win, and while she never got to touch that Challenge trophy -- that didn't stop her from trying again. She was a fighter, one who believed in the power of positive thinking and one that you could depend on not giving up.
The Challenge is still one of my favorite shows, and I'm glad along with all the drunken debauchery and backstabbing tactics, it showed beautiful souls like Diem. It's still not setting in that she's gone, it's still not settling that she could've been gone, but reading about her final days I take solace in knowing she went surrounded by her loved ones.
Thank you Diem for the moments, whether you were jitter-screaming while being held thousands of feet over a canyon or fighting like a champion ascending a mountain. You were an inspiration to everyone around you, and there's no one better.
I have been hiding here in the background for a long time and finally joined in just recently. I felt kind of silly joining a group of youngsters and talking about a show that most of my generation gave up on over the years. I thank all of you guys for making this "old lady" feel welcome and I feel truly blessed to have somewhere to share my grief over someone I never knew personally but cared so much about. It truly helps to be part of the vevmo family tonight. Please continue to pray for Diem's family, loved ones and CT. They need your prayers for comfort and strength. And always remember the gifts that she shared with the world. It takes a truly special person to make so many people who never met her feel like they were her friends. Diem was one of those special people and you are all testimony to that!
It is incredibly sad to see this happen. My heart sank when I saw the first thread name change. I'll always remember Diem coming to Vevmo to personally explain MedGift to us. I hope her creation will continue to help others long after her passing.
I made the mistake of watching some of the CT/Diem videos being posted on Twitter. I have always loved their love story and it breaks my heart. I cannot even imagine how inconsolable he is right now.
on MTV they are paying tribute to Diem. It is the black and white one that has the promotional picture of CT and Diem from Exes 2. It is playing during commercials.......i hate this, i still dont want to believe it
As someone who works with cancer patients, I thought it would end this way when I heard where her cancer had spread...but even when you see it coming, it's still shocking when it happens. It feels stupid to be sad about the death of someone you've never met...but here I am. My heart hurts the most for her family and loved ones, especially CT, since we've seen their story develop on TV. I believe in Heaven, so it's hard to hurt for Diem--she is in an awesome place with no more pain. The ones left behind without her aren't so lucky.
Heard Jake Owen's song "What We Ain't Got" on the radio shortly after hearing about Diem and listening to it while thinking of her and CT...dang. Sad.
I know the tribute videos are supposed to make us feel better but I cant even watch those right now, it makes me realize we wont see that ever again. She wanted to live so badly. But it does make you smile seeing her dance around and do twirls she was such a cheerful person, seeing her back then during happy times makes it even more sad compared to the pics we recently saw of her.
My heart is in pieces. Diem you were an amazing person and an inpiration to so many. I can't even imagine how CT and her family/friends feel if I feel this bad.
My heart is in pieces. Diem you were an amazing person and an inpiration to so many. I can't even imagine how CT and her family/friends feel if I feel this bad.
I have had the same thoughts. I feel so horrible and I didn't even know her personally. It must be 10 times as hard for her dad, her other family members, friends and CT. I just hope that God can help heal the wound of losing her in time. Well let me say it like this, they may never completely heal but I hope God can make the wound less fresh and raw in time and that they can start to remember all the happy times with Diem more than the sadness of losing her. My prayers go out to her loved ones.
I really hope her friends, family, and CT can get through this difficult time.
You know. I've always been an adamant CT hater. But honestly, he's been the one on my mind the most in this tragedy. I (and I'm sure many of us) know that pain and how difficult it is. My heart aches just thinking about him right now.
Totally. Not to take the focus off Diem but CT has to be in terrible pain. He's already lost close family members and now he's lost the love of his life.
He has to be really hurting right now. I hope he surrounds himself with his family, Diem's family and his good friends. He doesn't need to be alone right now. I know Chris probably wouldn't want to hear this right now, but at least he had that last year with her and I believe God did that. God brought them back together for that final year. I know he probably feels cheated out of time with her though.
It makes me feel better that her family and friends got to hold her hand and say goodbye and tell funny stories. I'm happy knowing she went at peace. But this is still so hard to digest. I've been randomly crying all day long. But I'm happy she is out of pain. And you all are soooo right. Diem did not "lose". She's the biggest winner there is. She won with her courage, her tancity and her heart.
I couldn't have said it better myself! She's a winner all the way!! I've been crying all day off and on myself but I'm telling myself after a good night's sleep I'm going to have a better day tomorrow. My best friend and I plan to go see a funny movie and perhaps do a little shopping, so that should help to take my mind off this for awhile.
I made the mistake of watching some of the CT/Diem videos being posted on Twitter. I have always loved their love story and it breaks my heart. I cannot even imagine how inconsolable he is right now.
Yeah I'm staying away from that for now, can't deal with it.
Wes BergmannThank you to everyone. It's been a tough day. I took this one pretty hard; but she'd want me to get back to kicking *** tomorrow - so that's what I shall do. She was my sister and role model. We traveled the world together. We've filmed six full-length television shows together, each in a different part of the world. This doesn't count speeches we've made together, appearances, reunions, and random gigs across the country. We've been blindfolded together(multiple times), strung up above skyscrapers (multiple times), jumped off cliffs, swam out of swamps, and and politic'd our way out of corners. She has always been in my personal and professional alliance. I'm grateful I will have her watching over my business, and I'm grateful that she'll be watching over our family as we all continue to build our own independent lives. I always selfishly looked at her as my role model, but it's been obvious over the last decade that she wasn't just my role model - she was the world's. I love you Diem Brown, rest in piece.
Wes BergmannThank you to everyone. It's been a tough day. I took this one pretty hard; but she'd want me to get back to kicking *** tomorrow - so that's what I shall do. She was my sister and role model. We traveled the world together. We've filmed six full-length television shows together, each in a different part of the world. This doesn't count speeches we've made together, appearances, reunions, and random gigs across the country. We've been blindfolded together(multiple times), strung up above skyscrapers (multiple times), jumped off cliffs, swam out of swamps, and and politic'd our way out of corners. She has always been in my personal and professional alliance. I'm grateful I will have her watching over my business, and I'm grateful that she'll be watching over our family as we all continue to build our own independent lives. I always selfishly looked at her as my role model, but it's been obvious over the last decade that she wasn't just my role model - she was the world's. I love you Diem Brown, rest in piece.
OMG I have not been keeping up on personal interests of Challengers lives, mainly due to not wanting any Exes 2 Spoilers. I knew Diem was diagnosed again, but I had no idea she was struggling for her life. I'm literally in tears over here ;(.
Never seen a more positive optimistic person, capable of lighting up a room with smiles and cheers. You will be dearly missed Diem. Good or bad we've always loved you. You had been so strong for so long, and the person you were, the people you inspired, and the things you accomplished will never be forgotten.
Does anyone know where clips of her and ct together are? I just want to remember how sweet their love for each other was. I'm sure fans prob have them made already from before but I don't know where to find them.
We made this ages ago, all CT/Diem moments throughout the challenges.
Wes BergmannThank you to everyone. It's been a tough day. I took this one pretty hard; but she'd want me to get back to kicking *** tomorrow - so that's what I shall do. She was my sister and role model. We traveled the world together. We've filmed six full-length television shows together, each in a different part of the world. This doesn't count speeches we've made together, appearances, reunions, and random gigs across the country. We've been blindfolded together(multiple times), strung up above skyscrapers (multiple times), jumped off cliffs, swam out of swamps, and and politic'd our way out of corners. She has always been in my personal and professional alliance. I'm grateful I will have her watching over my business, and I'm grateful that she'll be watching over our family as we all continue to build our own independent lives. I always selfishly looked at her as my role model, but it's been obvious over the last decade that she wasn't just my role model - she was the world's. I love you Diem Brown, rest in piece.
Wes wrote this on FB. Beautifully said.
Wow, very touching. It shows just how much he loves her.
Wes BergmannThank you to everyone. It's been a tough day. I took this one pretty hard; but she'd want me to get back to kicking *** tomorrow - so that's what I shall do. She was my sister and role model. We traveled the world together. We've filmed six full-length television shows together, each in a different part of the world. This doesn't count speeches we've made together, appearances, reunions, and random gigs across the country. We've been blindfolded together(multiple times), strung up above skyscrapers (multiple times), jumped off cliffs, swam out of swamps, and and politic'd our way out of corners. She has always been in my personal and professional alliance. I'm grateful I will have her watching over my business, and I'm grateful that she'll be watching over our family as we all continue to build our own independent lives. I always selfishly looked at her as my role model, but it's been obvious over the last decade that she wasn't just my role model - she was the world's. I love you Diem Brown, rest in piece.
Diem, even though I didn't get to meet you personally, I felt that with your story and background, and all the struggles you've gone through, I was able to understand you and truly appreciate everything you have prevailed and accomplished over. You have an amazing personality, gifted enough to light up anyone's day and bring good hopes. And even though this world has lost an amazing person, Heaven has gained a wonderful angel. Rest in peace, you'll be missed.
I can only imagine how her friends and family are feeling right now.
I have been hiding here in the background for a long time and finally joined in just recently. I felt kind of silly joining a group of youngsters and talking about a show that most of my generation gave up on over the years. I thank all of you guys for making this "old lady" feel welcome and I feel truly blessed to have somewhere to share my grief over someone I never knew personally but cared so much about. It truly helps to be part of the vevmo family tonight. Please continue to pray for Diem's family, loved ones and CT. They need your prayers for comfort and strength. And always remember the gifts that she shared with the world. It takes a truly special person to make so many people who never met her feel like they were her friends. Diem was one of those special people and you are all testimony to that!
It is incredibly sad to see this happen. My heart sank when I saw the first thread name change. I'll always remember Diem coming to Vevmo to personally explain MedGift to us. I hope her creation will continue to help others long after her passing.
I made the mistake of watching some of the CT/Diem videos being posted on Twitter. I have always loved their love story and it breaks my heart. I cannot even imagine how inconsolable he is right now.
on MTV they are paying tribute to Diem. It is the black and white one that has the promotional picture of CT and Diem from Exes 2. It is playing during commercials.......i hate this, i still dont want to believe it
can.t get @DiemBrownMTV and her amazing LIFE off my mind. she makes me proud to spell my name W-O-M-A-N praying 4 her
As someone who works with cancer patients, I thought it would end this way when I heard where her cancer had spread...but even when you see it coming, it's still shocking when it happens. It feels stupid to be sad about the death of someone you've never met...but here I am. My heart hurts the most for her family and loved ones, especially CT, since we've seen their story develop on TV. I believe in Heaven, so it's hard to hurt for Diem--she is in an awesome place with no more pain. The ones left behind without her aren't so lucky.
Heard Jake Owen's song "What We Ain't Got" on the radio shortly after hearing about Diem and listening to it while thinking of her and CT...dang. Sad.
I know the tribute videos are supposed to make us feel better but I cant even watch those right now, it makes me realize we wont see that ever again. She wanted to live so badly. But it does make you smile seeing her dance around and do twirls she was such a cheerful person, seeing her back then during happy times makes it even more sad compared to the pics we recently saw of her.
like the instagram vid ashley kelsey posted. Im going to miss seeing her be silly like this on tv
http://instagram.com/p/vZcivAkRW4/?modal=true
Extremely shock to hear this today, thoughts and prayers to the friends and family of Diem.
My heart is in pieces. Diem you were an amazing person and an inpiration to so many. I can't even imagine how CT and her family/friends feel if I feel this bad.
I have had the same thoughts. I feel so horrible and I didn't even know her personally. It must be 10 times as hard for her dad, her other family members, friends and CT. I just hope that God can help heal the wound of losing her in time. Well let me say it like this, they may never completely heal but I hope God can make the wound less fresh and raw in time and that they can start to remember all the happy times with Diem more than the sadness of losing her. My prayers go out to her loved ones.
He has to be really hurting right now. I hope he surrounds himself with his family, Diem's family and his good friends. He doesn't need to be alone right now. I know Chris probably wouldn't want to hear this right now, but at least he had that last year with her and I believe God did that. God brought them back together for that final year. I know he probably feels cheated out of time with her though.
I couldn't have said it better myself! She's a winner all the way!! I've been crying all day off and on myself but I'm telling myself after a good night's sleep I'm going to have a better day tomorrow. My best friend and I plan to go see a funny movie and perhaps do a little shopping, so that should help to take my mind off this for awhile.
Yeah I'm staying away from that for now, can't deal with it.
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Rest easy Diem, and Dance For Us In Heaven
Wes Bergmann Thank you to everyone. It's been a tough day. I took this one pretty hard; but she'd want me to get back to kicking *** tomorrow - so that's what I shall do. She was my sister and role model. We traveled the world together. We've filmed six full-length television shows together, each in a different part of the world. This doesn't count speeches we've made together, appearances, reunions, and random gigs across the country. We've been blindfolded together(multiple times), strung up above skyscrapers (multiple times), jumped off cliffs, swam out of swamps, and and politic'd our way out of corners. She has always been in my personal and professional alliance. I'm grateful I will have her watching over my business, and I'm grateful that she'll be watching over our family as we all continue to build our own independent lives. I always selfishly looked at her as my role model, but it's been obvious over the last decade that she wasn't just my role model - she was the world's. I love you Diem Brown, rest in piece.
Wes wrote this on FB. Beautifully said.
what a great collage! i hope she is dancing in heaven, pain free
so well said
I still can't even believe this....
OMG I have not been keeping up on personal interests of Challengers lives, mainly due to not wanting any Exes 2 Spoilers. I knew Diem was diagnosed again, but I had no idea she was struggling for her life. I'm literally in tears over here ;(.
Never seen a more positive optimistic person, capable of lighting up a room with smiles and cheers. You will be dearly missed Diem. Good or bad we've always loved you. You had been so strong for so long, and the person you were, the people you inspired, and the things you accomplished will never be forgotten.
We made this ages ago, all CT/Diem moments throughout the challenges.
http://vimeo.com/search?q=ct+diem+story
Wow, very touching. It shows just how much he loves her.
Agreed.
@TheOfficial_CT I wish I had a more discreet way to talk to you. I'm sorry that she's gone. And I know you don't want to talk about it.
@TheOfficial_CT just know that she's still with you. it's not over. You'll see each other one day. Celebrate her life. I think she'd agree.
I thought those were sweet and thoughtful words from Averey. Almost a day later and I still cant belive it. Rest easy Diem.
any info on funeral arrangements? when and where it will take place?
Diem, even though I didn't get to meet you personally, I felt that with your story and background, and all the struggles you've gone through, I was able to understand you and truly appreciate everything you have prevailed and accomplished over. You have an amazing personality, gifted enough to light up anyone's day and bring good hopes. And even though this world has lost an amazing person, Heaven has gained a wonderful angel. Rest in peace, you'll be missed.
I can only imagine how her friends and family are feeling right now.
Anyone know if the E! News special is going to reair?
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I'm not sure but the video was posted on here last night.
Was that the entire segment?
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