Reports have come out that one star from The Bachelorette franchise has passed away at the age of 35. The star was reportedly part of another popular reality series following their time on the dating show. Since the news has come out, multiple tributes have come in, especially from other reality show stars.
News Of The Bachelorette Star’s Death Was Shared By Their Manager
The Bachelorette is a spin-off of The Bachelor franchise. Often casting a runner-up from the parent show in the lead, the title bachelorette gets the opportunity to choose a husband from a number of bachelors.
Over the years, The Bachelorette, much like the parent series, has seen a number of international versions. This includes shows in Canada, India, and New Zealand.
Recently, news has come out that a star from the Australian edition of the show has passed away. The star was identified as contestant Konrad Bien-Stephen, who passed away at the age of 35.
Konrad had been on the 2021 season of The Bachelorette Australia, where Brooke Blurton was the lead. He ultimately finished in fourth place. He later caused a stir of sorts when he started a relationship with fellow Bachelor Nation alum Abbie Chatfield, breaking up in 2022. A year after his initial reality show stint, Konrad later appeared on The Challenge Australia.
Many details weren’t available during early reports of the news, including the cause of death. Bien-Stephen’s manager, Ella Dolan, confirmed his passing in a statement with News.com.au. She shared, “He will be deeply missed.”
“It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Konrad Bien-Stephen. We ask that you respect the privacy of their family during this incredibly difficult time. No further information will be shared at this stage.”
Many Other Reality Show Alumni Have Also Since Paid Tributes To Konrad Bien-Stephen On Social Media
Dolan also called on people to show their respect towards the family and Konrad’s memory during this time. She continued, “We ask that media and the public respect the privacy of his family, refrain from speculation, and treat his memory with dignity, not as a headline.”
Speaking on her Instagram Stories, Chatfield also expressed her condolences toward Konrad. She wrote, “I have seen the news of Konrad’s death, and I have known the news for a few days now. Thank you to the people reaching out to me to let me know or to send their support.”
Chatfield continued, calling Konrad “a very caring man who deserved to live a very, very long life. I am so heartbroken that he doesn’t get to do that.”
According to The Daily Mail, Megan Marx, who co-starred with Bien-Stephen on The Challenge Australia, also shared a lengthy post, paying tribute to him on Instagram. She wrote, “I hope wherever you’ve gone, Konnie, it’s open country and good tunes. I hope there’s time to finish what you started. Miss you already x I love you.”
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