Who was Jared March? Tributes pour in as The Challenge producer dies aged 28

Late The Challenge producer Jared March (Image via Instagram/@jmared)
Late The Challenge producer Jared March (Image via Instagram/@jmared)

In an unfortunate turn of events, Jared March, the producer of MTV's long running competitive show The Challenge and founder of Jmared Foundation, passed away on January 27, 2024. According to The Llanelli Herald, The Challenge producer succumbed to a prolonged battle with cancer. Jared was just twenty eight years old at the time of his death.

The death of The Challenge producer Jared March is mourned by his friends and family alike. The MTV show's Instagram page posted a memorial for him, as they dedicated the latest episode of the show in his honor. The post reiterated Jared's integral contribution to The Challenge family and cherished his fond memory.

According to The Llanelli Herald, The Challenge producer reportedly accepted his cancer diagnosis with unyielding grace and resolve, back when he was only twenty-five-years-old, living life to the fullest despite the circumstances rather than just focusing on survival. He exhibited bravery and resolution during procedures and therapies, and his tenacity inspired everyone.


A brief look into The Challenge producer late Jared March's life and career, as tributes flood social media

The unexpected death of MTV producer Jared March, a celebrity who was well-known for being a rising star in the entertainment industry, particularly within the MTV network, has shocked and saddened both fans and the North Lauderdale, Florida, community, as per Malang Post.

According to Malang Post, Jared March originally hailed from North Lauderdale, Florida and lived in New York before passing away. Following his tragic demise, the residents of North Lauderdale are left to deal with a significant loss to their sense of community and a void that is acutely felt by his family, friends, and the neighborhood he loved.

As per reports by World Cinema Paradise, ever since receiving his diagnosis, Jared fought cancer with his everything. Over the course of two and a half arduous years, he overcame numerous treatments and surgeries and maintained an infectious enthusiasm for life that motivated everyone around him.

The late MTV producer apparently refused to let his sickness define who he was, living each day to the fullest and inspiring others with his infectious positivity. In the middle of his cancer struggle, Jared discovered love with his wife Brittany Greene March and went on several trips, as reported by World Cinema Paradise.

He journeyed to South Africa to work on the latest season of MTV's The Challenge, got married to the love of his life, and explored the nation with his loved ones.

As the news broke online, several fans of the show's late producer poured in their tributes on the social media platform X. Some remarked on how young Jared was, while others sent prayers for his family and friends.

Several users also expressed their condolences on the Instagram page of the late producer, Jared March.

Jared March is survived by his wife Brittany and a host of other friends and family members. He is also remembered for being able to raise $300,000 through his cancer foundation for cancer patients and their loved ones.


The Challenge: Battle for a New Champion airs new episodes every Wednesday at 8 pm ET on MTV.

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