Model and reality TV star Gia Allemand died Wednesday after being admitted to a New Orleans hospital following an unspecified medical emergency, a family member told TMZ.
The 29-year-old former star of "The Bachelor" was put on life support at University Hospital in New Orleans on Monday night.
No further details have been released.
Her mother and boyfriend, NBA player Ryan Anderson of the New Orleans Pelicans, were reportedly at her bedside when she died.
Allemand appeared on season 14 of "The Bachelor" and the first season of its spinoff, "Bachelor Pad."
Ex-Bachelor and Bachelorette star Ali Fedotowsky tweeted that Allemand "appeared healthy" when she saw her on Monday.
Gia was in good spirits & appeared healthy when I saw her last Monday. Will update you when we have more info @ENews http://t.co/OzMXtw9UwC
— Ali Fedotowsky (@AliFedotowsky) August 13, 2013
On Sunday, the day before she was hospitalized, Allemand posted this on her Twitter page.
Just posted a photo http://t.co/j835W8ibQb
— Gia Allemand (@GiaAllemand) August 11, 2013
Friends, fans and former colleagues flooded Twitter with messages of support.
Sendin gmillions and millions of prayers to @GiaAllemand #GiaAllemand. All the way from South africa, We love you here :-) GEt better soon.
— kylie maherry (@kyliemaherry) August 14, 2013
Everyone please pray for my friend @GiaAllemand who's on Life Support & Fighting for her life. She needs our prayers. #PrayForGia
— Josh Rimer (@JoshRimerHockey) August 14, 2013
@PenelopeJean Thanks for keeping us all posted about #GiaAllemand! Haven't spoken to her in awhile and was saddened to hear she's not well!
— Inna Shamis Lapin (@AGCG) August 14, 2013