Tom Sparks died after competing on the reality show Wipeout. According to the Los Angeles Times, Tom Sparks died of a stroke after attempting an obstacle course on Wipeout.

After Tom Sparks had the stroke he was rushed to the hospital. His brain was operated on several times, but it didn't help. Tom Sparks was pronounced dead on November the 5th.

Tom Sparks was 33 and was in the process of earning his BA in communications from USC. He was also a newlywed. He and his wife Katie had competed together on Wipeout.