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Frankie
Abernathy
1981-2007

I am – Hercules!!


Pierced, tattooed and bespectacled chain-smoker Frankie Abernathy was afraid of large watercraft, but also adorable, and perhaps the most memorable component of 2004’s “Real World: San Diego.”

She was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age three, which apparently ensures a very short lifespan.

I really liked her, and she passed away Sunday at age 25, and this makes me unusually sad.

Read Variety’s story about Frankie here.

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First Mr. Wizard, now this?
by Cotton McKnight
Jun 14th, 2007
12:42:38 AM
A very special episode
by Maxer
Jun 14th, 2007
12:48:14 AM
She gets a talkback, I suppose ...
by darth girlfriend
Jun 14th, 2007
01:01:16 AM
You syncial bastards..
by Vonfolger
Jun 14th, 2007
01:09:48 AM
Wow that is sad. I had a friend pass from that.
by AllPowerfulWizardOfOz
Jun 14th, 2007
01:09:49 AM
Sorry to hear that....
by Oceanlizard
Jun 14th, 2007
01:13:01 AM
He was exellent in..
by nolan bautista
Jun 14th, 2007
01:23:03 AM
wow that sucks
by supercowbell 4 cant stop the cowbell
Jun 14th, 2007
01:25:08 AM
I remember her.
by Psyclops
Jun 14th, 2007
01:48:16 AM
Always knew this day would come
by Maximillian Roivas
Jun 14th, 2007
02:00:15 AM
What a shame.
by zool43
Jun 14th, 2007
03:26:13 AM
Why would anyone name a girl "Frankie"?
by newc0253
Jun 14th, 2007
03:32:32 AM
Sick Bastards who criticize an Obituary being posted,
by GasPain
Jun 14th, 2007
05:20:25 AM
TOO PUNK ROCK'D FOR YOU!
by captboulder
Jun 14th, 2007
05:20:29 AM
tragic I suppose...
by Tallguyme
Jun 14th, 2007
05:30:52 AM
The most memorable thing about the SD Real World was
by Colonel Activity
Jun 14th, 2007
05:47:25 AM
Goth/punk chicks are always hot
by Razorback
Jun 14th, 2007
06:14:07 AM
Frankie is short for Frances or Francine
by Yeti
Jun 14th, 2007
06:36:16 AM
I Remember Frankie
by micturatingbenjamin
Jun 14th, 2007
06:46:24 AM
Know what else 'makes the world a horrible place'?
by Mosquito March
Jun 14th, 2007
07:47:45 AM
I think she is what Winona Ryder would have
by Borgnine JR
Jun 14th, 2007
08:10:09 AM
micturatingbenjamin
by Darth Busey
Jun 14th, 2007
08:33:20 AM
Cystic Fibrosis really, really...
by Kid Z
Jun 14th, 2007
08:47:04 AM
R.I.P.
by Bubba Gillman
Jun 14th, 2007
09:08:48 AM
Bubba
by Jor-El23
Jun 14th, 2007
09:13:26 AM
Dying young is so punk rock.
by Garbageman33
Jun 14th, 2007
09:33:48 AM
Scholarship fund?
by Penetron
Jun 14th, 2007
09:51:25 AM
Sorry for your loss
by down75
Jun 14th, 2007
10:17:55 AM
At least she really used her time on earth well.
by modlight
Jun 14th, 2007
10:52:46 AM
Chain-smoking with cystic fibrosis?
by GrantChastain
Jun 14th, 2007
10:58:04 AM
But Darth....
by micturatingbenjamin
Jun 14th, 2007
11:09:32 AM
His name is Frank ABIG-NALE
by durhay
Jun 14th, 2007
11:41:58 AM
Chain-smoking with cystic fibrosis
by NachoNegro
Jun 14th, 2007
11:48:13 AM
My post was deleted....
by ThreeOranges
Jun 14th, 2007
12:52:28 PM
I hear some other people died today
by supertoyslast
Jun 14th, 2007
02:21:27 PM
I hope you are enjoying a deep breathe in heaven
by OGREISHERE
Jun 14th, 2007
02:37:48 PM
His name ironically was Frank
by Mr_X
Jun 14th, 2007
02:51:43 PM
People are people...
by C00L DUD3
Jun 14th, 2007
03:30:23 PM
It was good to see the goth/punk/cutter stereotype...
by Anti-fanboy
Jun 14th, 2007
04:33:50 PM
Frankie Abernathy has chosen Death... here's why
by mondoz2
Jun 14th, 2007
04:54:36 PM
Tragic news
by Raymar
Jun 14th, 2007
05:15:14 PM
i didnt watch that season
by LarryTheCableGuy
Jun 14th, 2007
05:29:59 PM
I have asthma, gimme a talkback.
by adeepercut2k
Jun 14th, 2007
05:50:14 PM
mondoz2
by supercowbell 4 cant stop the cowbell
Jun 14th, 2007
07:03:36 PM
also you guys dont have to make fun of her if you dont
by supercowbell 4 cant stop the cowbell
Jun 14th, 2007
07:04:35 PM
Jesus christ, you idiots
by PotSmokinAlien
Jun 14th, 2007
08:09:37 PM
People die.
by mondoz2
Jun 14th, 2007
10:11:50 PM
My post was deleted as well...
by googamooga
Jun 14th, 2007
10:23:27 PM
Valid points, I suppose, PotSmokinAlien...
by googamooga
Jun 14th, 2007
11:15:39 PM
Googa
by PotSmokinAlien
Jun 14th, 2007
11:45:42 PM
She choose death.
by DarthChef
Jun 15th, 2007
12:38:21 AM
googamooga
by ArcadianDS
Jun 15th, 2007
12:55:56 AM
First to die since Pedro
by San Wantaneo
Jun 15th, 2007
01:30:35 AM
post a pic in the story
by HypeEndsHere
Jun 15th, 2007
09:12:34 AM
I wasn't looking for sympathy, ArcadianDS
by googamooga
Jun 15th, 2007
09:42:57 AM
I hate to see a hot chick die, but...
by Rupee88
Jun 15th, 2007
11:32:53 AM
HypeEndsHere
by Rupee88
Jun 15th, 2007
11:57:34 AM
Too bad..
by classicgamenerd
Jun 15th, 2007
03:47:37 PM
this is what happens
by FrodoFraggins
Jun 15th, 2007
09:36:34 PM

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