There was yet another untimely death in Hollywood!
Gia Allemand, who had appeared on the ABC reality shows "The
Bachelor: On the Wings of Love" and "Bachelor Pad," has died following
hospitalization earlier this week. She was 29.
According to a spokeswoman for Allemand, the model was found in her
home by her boyfriend, NBA player Ryan Anderson, following an apparent
suicide attempt. Anderson called 911, she was transported to the
hospital and placed on life support. Allemand was taken off of life support on Wednesday due to "a
critical loss of brain and organ function," the representative said. "Ms. Allemand passed away peacefully with her mother,
boyfriend, and other life-long friends by her side. As a practicing
Christian, Gia did receive the sacrament of last rites," the spokeswoman
said.
Reportedly, Mike Fleiss, the creator of the "Bachelor" franchise, called
Allemand's death a "devastating loss"; he said in a statement, “the entire 'Bachelor' family is tremendously saddened by the tragic
passing of our friend, Gia. She was truly a sweet and generous soul."