'The Bachelor's' Gia Allemand Dies of Apparent Suicide

Former ‘The Bachelor’ contestant, Gia Allemand, died today at age 29.

Word came out yesterday that the vivacious model was admitted to a New Orleans hospital in critical condition after a “serious emergency medical event and was put on life support with Anderson and her mother by her side.

Her family released a statement this afternoon saying that her boyfriend, NBA player Ryan Anderson, discovered her Monday night in her home after an apparent suicide
attempt.

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statement from Allemand's family reads in part: "Due to a critical loss of brain and organ function, life support was withdrawn today.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."

This goes to show that we never really know the struggles that many are facing. People put a smile on to front what is really going on. My thoughts go out to Gia Allemand‘s friends and family during this difficult time.