Frankie, from "Real World San Diego," has died of cystic fibrosis at just 25. She's remembered for having a phobia of large boats and for uttering the famous quote "I'm too punk rock for this."
I already was having trouble keeping the "RW" casts straight by the San Diego season, but I do remember Frankie. I believe she's only the second Real Worlder to die, after Pedro Zamora (and Road Ruler Michelle Parma).
What a cruel disease CF is.
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I completely agree with the "What a cruel disease CF is" comment. My boyfriend and friend (his sister) have CF. He is in the hospital right now and the news of Frankie is sad and scary.
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