Reality Roll Call

Stars of the TLC reality show, “Little People, Big World” , Matt and Amy Roloff announced on their website today that their family friend, Michael James Detjen passed away Thursday. Detjen was often seen on the show, helping the family around the farm. The cause of death was a torn aorta. He was 60 years old.

The Roloffs first met Detjen six years ago through soccer, which he coached.  They hit it off right away. Det Ironically, it was at a during a meeting at the Hillsboro Soccer Club where he collapsed, grabbing his chest. He did not make it through surgery.

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