Gia-Allemand-Obituary

Gia Allemand

Obituary

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Gia Allemand, who was the girlfriend of NBA Pelicans player Ryan Anderson and appeared on ABC's "The Bachelor" and "Bachelor Pad," has died, her publicist said Wednesday. She was 29.

Allemand was taken Monday night to University Hospital in New Orleans after a suicide attempt, the publicist, Penelope Jean Hayes, said in a written statement.

Anderson found the actress and called 911. Allemand was taken off life support Wednesday because of "a critical loss of brain and organ function, life support was withdrawn."

Hayes said Allemand died with her "mother, boyfriend and other life-long friends by her side."

In a statement provided to the AP by Anderson, he thanked family, friends and fans for "all the love and support."

"Gia was the most beautiful person I knew inside and out and she always smiled and made everyone else around her smile," Anderson said. "She had such an amazing impact on my life and anyone that k new 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."

Hayes did not provide further details about how Allemand died.

Allemand, a professional ballet dancer and actress, began modeling when as a baby she did Johnson & Johnson ads and also appeared as a Gerber baby. In addition, she did modeling work for Maxim magazine.

In her 2010 appearance on "The Bachelor," she was the third-runner up on the show featuring love interest Jake Pavelka. According to a statement from his publicist, Charmaine Blake, Pavelka offered well wishes to Allemand's family.

"We have lost an angel and a very dear friend," said Pavelka, who added that he and Allemand remained friends after the show's end.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

CHEVEL JOHNSON
Associated Press


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Condolences to her family and her friends

Cara Donna and family, I am so sorry for your loss of precious Gia. I saw her on TV and she was genuinely lovable. I rooted for her always, a rare beautiful Italian American woman from HB, NY!
She knew how to laugh about silly things and I enjoyed her. Sending you love and prayers of healing for your loss.

Thinking of you, Gia.

To the family of a stunning woman inside and out she carried herself with grace and elegance.A true beauty who was taken way to soon. My love and prayers to Gia and her family. Love Rick T. Vincent

Hi how are you i am writing to u to give my condolences to your family etc. Rip. She should have lived. She seemed nice. I will miss her. Take care bye.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. God Bless you.

You always touched my heart, Gia. I only knew Gia through tv but I knew she was genuine. She truly wore her heart in her sleeve and it made her even that much more lovable. Beautiful on the outside and her inner beauty, as well.
I know whoever knew her must live her because her tenderness to others was radiant. Thank you, Gia, for the time you gave us in the media world that proved that there are stick kind and loving people in this world.

Gia. Remembering you today. Rest in peace.