Posted on 08/14/2013 by Gina in The Bachelor and Reality TV News
by Gina Scarpa
Bachelor and Bachelor Pad fans were shocked by the news today that one of its most popular star has passed away. Gia Allemand, who appeared on Jake Pavelka's season of The Bachelor as well as two seasons of Bachelor Pad, was pronounced dead at University Hospital in New Orleans after "a serious medical condition".
TMZ is reporting that Allemand's boyfriend, Ryan Anderson of the New Orleans Pelicans, found her in her home after committing suicide. Though she suffered "critical loss of brain and organ function", she died peacefully with her loved ones by her side.
The family released a statement today, saying, "Loved ones and fans will remember Gia Allemand as a caring woman who loved her family and was well-known for her compassion towards animals and mission to rescue homeless pets."
Jake Pavelka tweeted about his friend Gia, writing, "I am in complete shock and devastated to hear the news about Gia. She was one of the sweetest people I have ever known." Fellow cast member and friend Jaclyn Swartz also voiced her feelings, tweeting, "She had the best heart, soul and...bootie. Love you Gia" while Rachel Trueheart wrote, "Heartbroken at this devastating news of our dear sweet Gia..I feel blessed to have known her."
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