Former ‘Bachelor’ and ‘Bachelor Pad’ reality contestant Gia Allemand died Wednesday of an apparent suicide by hanging.
The 29-year-old was admitted to University Hospital in New Orleans in critical condition on Monday night. At that time her medical condition was characterized by her publicist as “a serious medical emergency.”
Her NBA boyfriend, New Orleans Pelicans player Ryan Anderson, discovered her unconscious and hanging at her home and called 911. An ambulance transported the unresponsive Allemand to the hospital where she remained on life support until her death two days later.
Gia’s last tweet was Sunday, “Proverbs 21:3 “Doing what is right and fair pleases The Lord more than an offering.”
The family issued this statement: “Due to a critical loss of brain and organ function, life support was withdrawn Wednesday. She passed away peacefully with her mother, boyfriend, and other lifelong friends by her side. As a practicing Christian, Gia received 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.”
Allemand was one of Jake Pavelka’s top three contestants on season 14. He tweeted, “I am in complete shock and devastated to hear the news about Gia. She was one of the sweetest people I have ever known and a very dear friend. My heart goes out to her family during this very difficult time. We have lost an angel today.”
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