Josh Seiter: Ex-Bachelorette star dies aged 36
Former actuality present contestant Josh Seiter has died on the age of 36, his household has introduced.
Writing on his Instagram web page, his household mentioned: “It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share the tragic news of Joshua’s unexpected passing.
“As all who knew him can attest, Joshua was an extremely vibrant mild in an more and more dim world. His fearless voice and indomitable spirit helped 1000’s of individuals of their darkest moments really feel just a bit much less alone.
“Although our heartache at Joshua’s passing pains up beyond measure, we find comfort in knowing that he is finally at peace.
“We hope and pray that his spirit can proceed to reside on within the footage and phrases on this web page, which we are going to go away up in the intervening time. While we try this, we might kindly ask for privateness as we grieve.”
His family did not mention the cause of his death but did share details for crisis prevention organisations.
He appeared in a 2015 series of The Bachelorette but was voted out in the first week.
It is thought he was most recently dating Ru Paul’s Drag Race star Monica Beverly Hillz, who posted her tribute on Instagram alongside pictures of them together, saying: “RIP my honey”.
She later added: ‘I’m devastated and tryna find the words to say but I have none!!!’
Kaitlyn Bristowe, who was the eligible bachelorette on his season of the hit show, also posted, saying: “My condolences to Josh’s household, I nonetheless cannot consider it.”
She later mentioned in a video: “I still can’t believe what’s happened to Josh, I’m so sad. But I hope he rests in peace and I hope he’s with God now.”
Seiter had lately posted, “surviving depression and anxiety one day at a time with a smile”, on Instagram, and has a historical past of being open about his psychological well being struggles.
Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can name Samaritans for assistance on 116 123 or e mail jo@samaritans.org within the UK. In the US, name the Samaritans department in your space or 1 (800) 273-TALK.