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Gia Allemand Ryan Anderson

7:52 pm, August 14th, 2013

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Ryan Anderson is mourning the loss of his girlfriend, Gia Allemand.

As Gossip Cop previously reported, the “Bachelor” and “Bachelor Pad” alum was removed from life support on Wednesday, two days after attempting suicide.

Anderson, who plays basketball for the New Orleans Pelicans, found Allemand hanging in her home.

In a statement, the NBA player says:

“I’m deeply grateful for all the love and support we have received from family, friends and fans. Gia was the most beautiful person I knew inside and out and she always smiled and made everyone else around her smile. She had such an amazing impact on my life and anyone that knew her was blessed. All I have left is to cherish those memories we made together and help perpetuate the many values, faith and love that we shared.”

Allemand was 29.

See reaction from Allemand’s fellow reality stars here.

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Gia Allemand Ryan Anderson

4:43 pm, August 14th, 2013

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Gia Allemand’s death at 29 resulted from suicide by hanging.

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“The Bachelor” star was found by her boyfriend, NBA player Ryan Anderson, at her residence in New Orleans on Monday night.

She was rushed to a hospital in critical condition and placed on life support, which was removed on Wednesday.

Her death has sent shockwaves through “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” community.

A rep for Allemand released the following statement:

“While in her residency in New Orleans on Monday night, Ms. Allemand was found by her boyfriend, NBA Basketball Player Ryan Anderson, following an apparent suicide attempt.

Mr. Anderson contacted 911 and emergency medical crews were immediately dispatched to the scene. Tuesday, Ms. Allemand remained in the hospital unconscious in critical condition and on life support.

Due to a critical loss of brain and organ function, life support was withdrawn today.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 life-long 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.”

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