Paul C Brunson, known for playing Cupid on hit dating shows like Married At First Sight and Celebs Go Dating , has always taken the ups and downs of matchmaking in his stride. But in 2014, the relationship guru faced personal tragedy when he learned that his close friend Karyn Washington had taken her own life, reports OK! . Karyn, a young American social media entrepreneur and activist behind empowering initiatives such as For Brown Girls and #DarkSkinRedLip, was only 22 years old.
Paul shared a heartfelt message on social media, saying his heart was "crushed" by the news of her passing and honoured her memory: "I met Karyn 4 years ago at an event I hosted in Baltimore and since that night, we periodically emailed and talked." He continued to praise her, stating: "She was an incredible woman," and noted her passion and organizational skills which led to the success of many of her projects. He concluded with deep emotion: "Passionate about causes close to heart and organized (resulting in the success of several of her projects).
My eyes are swelling as I write...
Karyn was such a beautiful talent who left too soon." In an emotional address, he urged those suffering from suicidal thoughts to seek immediate help. "If you feel on the brink of taking your life, tell someone that you're having suicidal thoughts immediately," he implored.
"Do not keep this to yourself for one second longer." He further stressed the urgency by advising: "If you feel like you have no one to turn to d.