Artur Skała, participant of Poland's 'Zakup w ciemno', dies at 47

Artur Skała, a 47‑year‑old contestant from the second season of the Polish reality show “Zakup w ciemno” on TTV, went missing on 27 July after leaving his home in Zaczernie for work. A public appeal was issued on social media seeking help in locating him. He was found on 28 July, but two days later the program’s producers announced his death. No details on the cause or circumstances of his death have been released.

The show’s team described Skała as a brave, authentic and humorous individual, and the news prompted an outpouring of grief from fans and commentators who remembered him for his personality on the popular format.