Who was Jordan Cashmyer’s fiancé Michael Schaffer?
THE NEWS of former 16 & Pregnant star Jordan Cashmyer’s passing shocked many MTV fans.
Jordan’s death was confirmed on January 16 of 2022, just months after the death of her fiancé, Michael Schaffer.
Who was Jordan Cashmyer’s fiancé Michael Schaffer?
Jordan Cashmyer garnered media attention in 2014 as a cast member on the fifth season of MTV’s 16 & Pregnant.
A number of years after Jordan’s season aired, she was romantically tied to Michael Schaffer.
Eventually, the two became engaged and welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Lyla, in June of 2021.
An exact timeline of their relationship and when they became engaged is unknown.
What was Michael Schaffer’s cause of death?
Michael Schaffer passed away on September 9, 2021.
A Maryland coroner’s office revealed the cause of death was “heroin, cocaine and fentanyl intoxication.”
According to Michael’s obituary, the Maryland native was survived by his “beloved fiancée-in-love, Jordan Cashmyer, and daughter, Lyla Nalani Schaffer.”
Michael was described as an “extremely loyal and devoted father, partner, son, brother and friend.”
The obituary continued: “He was a bright light in the lives of everyone he knew, and he brought great joy and warmth to everyone he met with his one-of-a-kind sense of humor, and his generous and respectful nature.
“He had a profound passion for his work and career as a chef, both at home cooking for family as well as at work in world-class fine dining restaurants.”
“Michael was also a spiritual man, and he believed in the virtue of loving people unconditionally. He will be missed forever,” Michael’s obituary concluded.
What was Jordan Cashmyer’s cause of death?
Jordan Cashmyer’s family shocked the public with a Facebook announcement of her death on Sunday, January 16 of 2022.
Dennis Cashmyer Jr posted to Facebook: “Last night I received a call no parent ever wants.”
He stated: “My oldest beloved daughter, Jordan has passed away, she was only 26 years old.”
“Our hearts are truly broken. No parent should ever have to go through losing a child, EVER.”
He continued: “Please keep my family in your thoughts prayers as we navigate through this terrible tragedy.
“Please understand and respect our privacy at this time. We are surrounded by the love and support of our children, grand daughter Lyla and family members,” Dennis concluded.
Similar to her deceased fiancé, the circumstances surrounding Jordan’s death remain unknown.
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How many kids did Jordan Cashmyer have?
Cashmyer is survived by her daughters Genevieve Taylor, seven years old, and newborn, Lyla.
Derek Taylor is the father of Genevieve, while Michael Schaffer is the father of Lyla.
In 2015, Cashmyer had to temporarily sign away her custody rights to Derek’s mother since she was allegedly dealing with drug addiction and mental health issues.
Prior to her death, Cashmyer had begun working on her health and celebrated one year of sobriety in January 2021.