TV Reality Star Commits Suicide
"The Bachelor" alum
Gia Allemand, who appeared on Season 14 of ABC's reality romance, has
died at the age of 29. Her family has released a statement saying that
she died following an apparent suicide attempt. Word
came out yesterday that the vivacious model had been admitted to a New
Orleans hospital in critical condition after a “serious emergency
medical event.”
Allemand was
found Monday night by her boyfriend, NBA basketball player Ryan
Anderson, and put on life support with Anderson and her mother by her
side.
The statement from
Allemand's family reads in part: "Due to a critical loss of brain and
organ function, life support was withdrawn today. Ms. Allemand passed
away peacefully with her mother, boyfriend, and other lifelong friends
by her side. As a practicing Christian, Gia did receive the sacrament of
last rites."
"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."
"Funeral
arrangements will be forthcoming in another official statement once
available. On behalf of the family, we sincerely ask for privacy at this
time."
The reality star seemed healthy just a few days ago, tweeting a Bible verse and sharing an Instagram photo. READ MORE: http://news.naij.com/43765.html
