{"id":34800,"date":"2023-08-29T00:04:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T00:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/29\/josh-seiter-former-bachelorette-contestant-dead-at-36\/"},"modified":"2023-08-29T00:04:13","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T00:04:13","slug":"josh-seiter-former-bachelorette-contestant-dead-at-36","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/29\/josh-seiter-former-bachelorette-contestant-dead-at-36\/","title":{"rendered":"Josh Seiter, Former Bachelorette Contestant, Dead at 36"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Shocking and very sad news today out of the reality television world:<\/p>\n<p>Josh Seiter \u2014 a reality star who appeared as a suitor on Kaitlyn Bristowe\u2019s season of The Bachelorette in 2015 \u2014 has passed away, his family confirmed this evening in statement posted to his verified Instagram account.<\/p>\n<p>Seiter was 36 years old.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"950\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-482588 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rs_1024x1236-230828163729-Snapinsta.app_339973378_1004561290516150_5170891985652180752_n_1080-copy.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rs_1024x1236-230828163729-Snapinsta.app_339973378_1004561290516150_5170891985652180752_n_1080-copy.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rs_1024x1236-230828163729-Snapinsta.app_339973378_1004561290516150_5170891985652180752_n_1080-copy.jpg 933w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rs_1024x1236-230828163729-Snapinsta.app_339973378_1004561290516150_5170891985652180752_n_1080-copy-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rs_1024x1236-230828163729-Snapinsta.app_339973378_1004561290516150_5170891985652180752_n_1080-copy-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rs_1024x1236-230828163729-Snapinsta.app_339973378_1004561290516150_5170891985652180752_n_1080-copy-768x782.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rs_1024x1236-230828163729-Snapinsta.app_339973378_1004561290516150_5170891985652180752_n_1080-copy-735x748.jpg 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rs_1024x1236-230828163729-Snapinsta.app_339973378_1004561290516150_5170891985652180752_n_1080-copy-329x335.jpg 329w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rs_1024x1236-230828163729-Snapinsta.app_339973378_1004561290516150_5170891985652180752_n_1080-copy-341x347.jpg 341w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rs_1024x1236-230828163729-Snapinsta.app_339973378_1004561290516150_5170891985652180752_n_1080-copy-511x520.jpg 511w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rs_1024x1236-230828163729-Snapinsta.app_339973378_1004561290516150_5170891985652180752_n_1080-copy-629x640.jpg 629w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rs_1024x1236-230828163729-Snapinsta.app_339973378_1004561290516150_5170891985652180752_n_1080-copy-754x768.jpg 754w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Truly horrible news: Josh Seiter died at the young age of 36 in the summer of 2023. <span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cIt is with an extremely heavy heart that we share the tragic news of Joshua\u2019s unexpected passing,\u201d the message reads. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs all who knew him can attest, Joshua was an incredibly bright light in an increasingly dim world. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis fearless voice and indomitable spirit helped thousands of people in their darkest moments feel just a little less alone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The family noted that while their \u201cheartache at Joshua\u2019s passing pains [them] beyond measure,\u201d they are able to \u201cfind comfort knowing that he is finally at peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"761\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-1024x761.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-482592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-1024x761.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-768x571.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-735x546.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-335x249.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-347x258.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-520x386.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-640x476.png 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-960x713.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-1080x803.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM.png 1289w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"761\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-482592 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM.png\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-1024x761.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-1024x761.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-768x571.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-735x546.png 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-335x249.png 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-347x258.png 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-520x386.png 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-640x476.png 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-960x713.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM-1080x803.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2023-08-28-at-7.54.51-PM.png 1289w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption><span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>No cause of death has been announced.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see above, however, it seems safe to assume that Seiter took his own life in some manner; the family even mentioned the suicide hotline in its tragic statement.<\/p>\n<p>Added Josh\u2019s loved ones:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe hope and pray that his spirit can continue to live on in the pictures and words on this page, which we will leave up for the time being.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"620\" height=\"930\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/josh-seiter-passed-away-abc-embed.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-482590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/josh-seiter-passed-away-abc-embed.webp 620w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/josh-seiter-passed-away-abc-embed-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/josh-seiter-passed-away-abc-embed-223x335.webp 223w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/josh-seiter-passed-away-abc-embed-231x347.webp 231w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/josh-seiter-passed-away-abc-embed-347x520.webp 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/josh-seiter-passed-away-abc-embed-427x640.webp 427w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/josh-seiter-passed-away-abc-embed-512x768.webp 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"620\" height=\"930\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-482590 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/josh-seiter-passed-away-abc-embed.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/josh-seiter-passed-away-abc-embed.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/josh-seiter-passed-away-abc-embed.webp 620w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/josh-seiter-passed-away-abc-embed-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/josh-seiter-passed-away-abc-embed-223x335.webp 223w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/josh-seiter-passed-away-abc-embed-231x347.webp 231w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/josh-seiter-passed-away-abc-embed-347x520.webp 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/josh-seiter-passed-away-abc-embed-427x640.webp 427w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/josh-seiter-passed-away-abc-embed-512x768.webp 512w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This was the photo Josh Seiter used as a promotional snapshot during his time on The Bachelorette.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (ABC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Just four days prior to his death, the former reality TV star posted a photo of himself smiling with the caption, \u201cSurviving depression and anxiety one day at a time with a smile.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Seiter had been candid about his struggles with mental health over the years, confessing last month that he battled \u201cfeelings of worthlessness on a daily basis,\u201d writing to his 450,000 followers on social media:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHow are we going to stop conditioning our self-worth on the acceptance of others?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe answer to that question only came after I was open and honest with the world about my mental health struggles. It does get better.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-482589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md.webp 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md-720x540.webp 720w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md-480x360.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md-320x240.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md-335x251.webp 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md-347x260.webp 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md-520x390.webp 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md-640x480.webp 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-482589 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md.webp 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md-720x540.webp 720w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md-480x360.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md-320x240.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md-335x251.webp 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md-347x260.webp 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md-520x390.webp 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md-640x480.webp 640w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We send our condolences to the loved ones of Josh Seiter.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Over the past several months, Seiter made headlines for his public advances toward women on various reality TV programs.<\/p>\n<p>In April, for example, he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2023\/04\/josh-seiter-to-amy-slaton-im-coming-for-you-lets-date\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">asked Amy Slaton out on a date<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In December 2022, he offered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2022\/12\/josh-seiter-offers-100-of-himself-to-meri-brown-in-latest-sister-wives-ploy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">himself up to Sister Wives star Meri Brown<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Most recently, Seiter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2023\/05\/josh-seiter-accuses-karine-martins-and-paul-staehle-of-lying-for-attention-theyre-not-really-back-together\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">went after a pair of 90 Day Fiance cast members<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-482593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-735x735.jpg 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-335x335.jpg 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-347x347.jpg 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-482593 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-1024x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-735x735.jpg 735w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-335x335.jpg 335w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-347x347.jpg 347w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2023\/08\/a867a101fd2de2bcfb5843ea709c769e.jpg 1080w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Josh Seiter looks into the distance in this photo from his Instagram page.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to an Instagram post from July 2021, Seiter was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar depression, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned previously, he tried to use these diagnoses as a way to connect with fans across the world.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m Josh Seiter, and I\u2019m a suicide attempt survivor,\u201d Josh once wrote. \u201cI battle OCD, Bipolar Depression, and GAD, but I refuse to give up. What did you survive?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>We send our condolences to the friends, family members and loved ones of Josh Seiter.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>May he rest in peace.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2023\/08\/josh-seiter-former-bachelorette-contestant-dead-at-36\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shocking and very sad news today out of the reality television world: Josh Seiter \u2014 a reality star who appeared as a suitor on Kaitlyn Bristowe\u2019s season of The Bachelorette in 2015 \u2014 has passed away, his family confirmed this evening in statement posted to his verified Instagram account. Seiter was 36 years old. 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