Jordan Cashmyer, a star of MTV’s reality series “16 and Pregnant,” has died in Maryland. She was 26. Cashmyer’s death was announced by family member Jessica Cashmyer in a Facebook post via the account of her late husband — and Jordan’s father — Dennis M. Cashmyer Jr. on Sunday. No cause of death was given. MTV paid tribute in a Twitter post that read: “We are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Jordan Cashmyer. Our hearts go out to her family and friends during this difficult time.” In 2014, Cashmyer was featured in season five, episode nine of “16 and Pregnant,” in which her struggles with homelessness, employment and teenage pregnancy — she eventually gave birth to a daughter named Evie — were detailed. Cashmyer’s boyfriend at the time, Derek Taylor, was also featured. She gave birth to a second child, Lyla, last year. The reality series ran for six seasons and spawned numerous spinoff series including “Teen Mom” and “16 and Recovering.” “Please understand and respect our privacy at this time,” wrote Jessica Cashmyer on Facebook. “We are surrounded by the love and support of our children, grand daughter Lyla and family members.” (SD-Agencies) | 