UPDATED Below.
Bad news, Bachelor Nation! Gia Allemand, who appeared on Bachelor and Bachelor Pad, has been hospitalized in New Orleans. Gia's publicist shared, she is listed in critical condition following a "serious medical event, the details of which are currently not known." A close friend tweeted:
"Ms. Allemand's mother is with her, along with her long-term boyfriend, NBA basketball player Ryan Anderson of the New Orleans Pelicans," added Gia's publicist. "On behalf of the family, we kindly ask for privacy at this time."
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Gia's condition is "not related to her health, disease, or degenerative condition in any way" according to Celebuzz.
Bachelor and Bachelorette stars tweeted well-wishes for the beloved Gia:
Jake Pavelka: Please pray for @GiaAllemand… A dear friend and one of the sweetest women I know… #powerofprayer
Jaclyn Swartz: My thoughts, prayers and love are going out to @GiaAllemand – such an amazing person and hoping she gets better real reeeal fast.
Chris Bukowski: My prayers are with you sweet girl. Prayers and prayers and prayers.
Juan Pablo Galavis: Sending out my PRAYERS to @GiaAllemand, hope for a quick RECOVERY and STRENGTH to the family in this HARD situation.
Gwen Gioia: Dear God, please be with my sweet friend @GiaAllemand. I believe prayer is powerful and Gia needs all our prayers right now. Love you Gia!
Ashley (Hebert) Rosenbaum: Sending my love and thoughts to Gia Allemand. Stay strong!
Ali Fedotowsky: Gia was in good spirits & appeared healthy when I saw her last Monday.
So sad! Gia is one of my favorite Bachelor stars. She is in our thoughts and we wish her a full recovery!
UPDATED: We're sad to report that Gia has passed away today with her family at her side. We'll keep you posted after they release a statement. Our thoughts are with her friends and family.
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