MTV Cancels Buckwild After Gandee's Death

MTV is to cancel US reality show Buckwild after the recent death of 21-year-old-star Shain Gandee. Gandee, his uncle and another man died from carbon monoxide poisoning on April 1. Their Ford Bronco was found stuck in a muddy ditch in West Virginia with its tail pipe submerged. Authorities believe fumes filled the cabin because of the clogged pipe. MTV said cancelling the popular series was "not an easy decision". "Given Shain's tragic passing and essential presence on the show, we felt it was not appropriate to continue without him," said spokesman Jake Urbanski. "We are working on a meaningful way to pay tribute to his memory on our air and privately," he added. Gandee, his 48-year-old uncle, David Gandee, and 27-year-old friend Donald Robert Myers were last been seen leaving a bar at 3am on March 31. Shain Gandee, nicknamed "Gandee Candy" by fans, was a breakout star of the show which followed the antics of a group of young friends enjoying a wild country lifestyle. One of the 21-year-old's favourite hobbies was "mudding" - off-road driving. The series was filmed last year mostly around Sissonville and Charleston. Shooting for a second season was underway at the time of the deaths. The show, which replaced Jersey Shore, pulled in an average of three million viewers. MTV also released a statement from Shane's parents, Loretta and Dale Gandee. "We have truly felt all the love and know that Shain is resting peacefully," they said. "Shain was an incredible, outgoing and positive person who was loved by whoever he met. We are honoured that we were able to let the world see what a wonderful son we had."