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James ‘Princess’ Cuda from ‘Wife Swap’ Tragically Passed Away from Sudden Cardiac Death at Sober Living Facility
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According to a coroner, James Cuda, known for his role on “Wife Swap,” died from “sudden cardiac death” while residing in a sober living facility in Pennsylvania this past August.
Luzerne County Coroner Dion Fernandes informed TMZ that Cuda, who was affectionately known as Princess on “Wife Swap,” tested negative for both drugs and alcohol at the time of his passing, confirming that he died of natural causes.
As previously reported, Cuda’s body was discovered at a sober living home in Wilkes-Barre, PA, on August 30.
Viewers may remember that Princess made a memorable appearance on a 2013 episode of “Wife Swap,” where he portrayed a gay nanny who traveled from Las Vegas to an Amish farm in Michigan.
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Marissa Zdazinsky, a close friend and co-star from “Wife Swap,” shared her grief on Instagram, describing Cuda’s passing as “the saddest moment of my life.”
Marissa also revealed that Cuda struggled with alcohol addiction, and she and her husband made efforts to support him through his battles with substance abuse, acknowledging that it was a challenging journey.
Cuda was 53 years old at the time of his passing.
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