What happened to Tracie after Love After Lockup?

Tracie Wagaman was one of the most popular cast members of Love After Lockup. She tragically passed away on July 1, 2021, one week after the birth of her second child, a daughter. Her death, confirmed by the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner, was a result of methamphetamine toxicity. She was 41 years old. Many of Tracie's followers were left shocked and heartbroken at the death.

The life of the reality TV star had highs and lows, and her death was the unfortunate conclusion of a difficult path that viewers had journeyed alongside the star throughout their screen time on Love After Lockup. The news was particularly hard on her family, who opened up about their loss and created a GoFundMe campaign to cover her funeral costs.

Love After Lockup alum's death and cause of passing

Authorities confirmed that Tracie’s death was caused by accidental methamphetamine toxicity. Along with meth, the coroner also noted that Tracie had atherosclerotic heart disease, which may have contributed to her health complications. The manner of her death was ruled as an accident. Tracie’s death came only a week after she gave birth to her second child, a daughter, on June 25.

During an Instagram livestream just hours after her C-section, Tracie shared the happy news with her followers. She said,

"We're both healthy. We're both happy. I had surgery so I have to stay here for three days."

Tragically, it was one of her last public appearances. Just days later, her life would be cut short, leaving her fans and family grieving.

The impact on Tracie's family and her GoFundMe campaign

In the wake of Tracie’s unexpected passing, her family launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral expenses. Her older brother, Mark Wagaman, wrote in the description,

"Our family is deeply saddened with our loss. We know she had many friends and followers who were pulling for her. She had a heart of gold."

His words echoed the sorrow that many felt after hearing of Tracie’s death. The family had hoped the campaign would not only help with funeral costs but also provide for Tracie’s children.

As the GoFundMe continued, Mark gave an update, expressing gratitude to those who supported them.

"We were able to raise enough money to cover her funeral costs. The rest will go to her children."

The fundraiser was a small but powerful way for her fans and friends to contribute to the legacy of the woman they had watched on Love After Lockup.

A farewell to a reality TV star

Tracie Wagaman’s death was not just a loss for her family; it also impacted her following, who watched her story play out on Love After Lockup. The reality star had felt like a part of the viewers’ lives, and her death left many feeling like they had lost a friend. Her older brother, Mark, posted an emotional tribute on the fundraiser page, showing just how much Tracie meant to the people in her life. He said,

"The pain was real. The tears were real. The love was real... We know she is at peace now. She will be with us forever. She was loved by so many. She will be missed, loved, and never forgotten."

Fans nationwide mourned not only the death of a reality star but also the death of a woman who struggled with addiction, motherhood, and finding a stable life.

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And while she’s not here for it, Tracie will forever be a part of the Love After Lockup legacy. Her journey and her experiences will remain the lessons from her life; fans will keep reflecting on her journey.

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