Gia Allemand was allegedly on the phone to her mother when she hanged herself, according to new reports.
The 29-year-old Bachelor star committed suicide at her New Orleans home last week.
According to TMZ, Gia Allemand’s mother Donna Micheletti is reported to have told police that during the call, the phone “had gone silent”.
Donna Micheletti then tried “in vain” to communicate with her daughter for a further ten minutes.
Gia Allemand’s boyfriend, NBA star Ryan Anderson then returned home to check on her, but when he found her body, made a 911 call.
TMZ reports “she had been without oxygen for around 30 to 40 minutes”.
Gia Allemand allegedly left a suicide note on the dining room table, leaving all of her property to her mother.
She was taken to hospital and put on a life-support machine while Donna Micheletti and Ryan Anderson stayed by her side until the machine was eventually removed.
Meanwhile, Gia Allemand’s father Eugene Allemand has revealed that he and his daughter argued before her death and he only found out the news from reporters.
“I was as shocked as anybody,” Eugene Allemand told the New York Daily News.
“I didn’t see this coming.
“We had a fight on Mother’s Day and I said some things that I regret,” he added.
Gia Allemand was allegedly on the phone to her mother when she hanged herself
“I wish I could take them back, but it’s too late. If she were still here, I would I would tell her I’m so sorry and that I love her and that she will always be my rainbow.”
Eugene Allemand split from Gia’s mother back in 1992 but stayed in touch with his daughter, according to the newspaper.
He said he and his daughter quarrelled after Gia didn’t send his mother a Mother’s Day card.
“I said don’t bother calling me on Father’s Day,” Eugene Allemand revealed.
“It was lots of nasty things said in the heat of the moment.”
Donna Micheletti, who was pictured holding a vigil outside the New Orleans hospital where her daughter passed away, has said little in the wake of her daughter’s tragic death.
But a few days ago, she urged people not to listen to claims made by self-proclaimed “friends” of her daughter.
“The family and close friends of Gia Allemand have not spoken to the media to date, nor have they posted comments or insight on Twitter,” Donna Micheletti said in an official statement.
“There are numerous statements and theories in the media regarding Gia’s death and her life that refer to sources close to Gia or friends of hers.
“As her mother, I am well aware of Gia’s close friends and her best friends and I am personally going on record to refute all statements to the media out there thus far with the exception of official statements we have released through publicist Penelope Jean Hayes, and those jointly with Ryan Anderson’s NBA team representation.
“Gia liked everyone and always found the good in people, however there were acquaintances that she had disassociated with whom are now speaking as her close friends.
“I don’t like to give further publicity by mentioning names here, however there is a particular individual, Loredana Ferriolo, identifying herself as Gia’s best friend and the fact is that Gia expressed directly to me that she did not trust this individual and her motives for her own public exposure.
“After the funeral, I do intend to speak about my dear daughter’s life and death, and will do so in an open disclosure way with a trusted media source. Thank you for all those truly concerned and God bless.”
Loredana Ferriolo – who became well known as one of Tiger Woods’ alleged mistresses – told the New York Daily News that she spoke to Gia Allemand the night she died.
“Either she was crying or she had a cold. I asked her and she paused and said, <<Yeah, I have a cold>>. I thought she was crying. But she insisted it was a cold.”
“I was with her a week before and everything was fine,” she added.
Loredana Ferriolo, 30, said that as far as she knew, Gia Allemand and her partner, Ryan Anderson, 25, who plays for the New Orleans Pelicans, were still going strong, although she admitted Gia missed her native East Coast.
“They were still together and talking every night and saying <<I love you>>,” said Loredana Ferriolo.
“I came forward because there was all this speculation that Gia was depressed or on drugs and that’s not true,” she said.
“I want to respect her memory.”
Bachelor star Gia Allemand died at the age of 29 after committing suicide by hanging herself, TMZ reports.
Gia Allemand’s boyfriend Ryan Anderson – who has released a statement on the tragic news – is said to have discovered her body hanging and unconcscious in her home and immediately called 911.
In a statement today, NBA player Ryan Anderson has payed tribute to his girlfriend saying: “Gia was the most beautiful person I knew inside and out and she always smiled and made everyone else around her smile. She had such an amazing impact on my life and anyone that knew her was blessed.”
Following the 911 emergency call, Gia Allemand was taken to University Hospital in New Orleans on Monday where she was put on life support.
On Tuesday she remained in hospital unconscious in critical condition and on continued life support.
It was on Wednesday that life support was withdrawn after her condition failed to improve, and her family released a statement confirming that she had died.
TMZ have also claimed that Gia Allemand has been “upset about a rocky relationship with her boyfriend Ryan Anderson”.
However, she was frequently posting happy photos of herself with Ryan Anderson, most recently a shot of the pair in Las Vegas at the end of last month.
Gia Allemand’s boyfriend Ryan Anderson is said to have discovered her body hanging and unconcscious in her home
In his statement, Ryan Anderson said: “I’m deeply grateful for all the love and support we have received from family, friends and fans.”
Adding: “All I have left is to cherish those memories we made together and help perpetuate the many values, faith and love that we shared.”
Gia Allemand’s family confirmed the news of her death in an earlier statement, saying: “Due to a critical loss of brain and organ function, life support was withdrawn today.”
“Ms. Allemand passed away peacefully with her mother, boyfriend, and other life-long friends by her side. As a practicing Christian, Gia did receive the sacrament of last rites.
“Loved ones and fans will remember Gia Allemand as a caring woman who loved her family and was well-known for her compassion towards animals and mission to rescue homeless pets.”
Gia Allemand’s family say a funeral for the reality star will take place in due course, with further details released at a later date.
“Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming in another official statement once available,” the statement continued.
“On behalf of the family, we sincerely ask for privacy at this time.”
Gia Allemand almost made it to the finale on the Jake Pavelka season of the hit ABC show The Bachelor, losing out to Vienna Girardi.
Jake Pavelka has already reacted to the the news of his former co-star’s passing, tweeting: “I had to pull over, I can’t stop crying. We have lost an angel.”
After the Bachelor in 2010, Gia Allemand – a model and actress – later joined the cast of reality series Bachelor Pad in 2010 but only made it to the third episode.
She always maintained that she entered the reality show in the genuine hope to find true love.
“I truly went on the show to find love!” she told Emme magazine.
“A few months before going on The Bachelor my boyfriend broke my heart. I couldn’t date or meet anyone. I was in such a rut so my friends submitted me for The Bachelor.”
Gia Allemand began her career as a model not too long after she was born.
As a baby she starred in commercials for Johnson & Johnson and Gerber Baby.
In her teenage years, Gia Allemand’s modelling career took off when she was asked to enter a swimsuit competition.
That led to several more, and Gia Allemand ended up taking second place in both the Miss Hawaiian Tropic competition and Miss Red Hot Taj Mahal Super Bowl contest in 2005.
But it was when she appeared in men’s magazine Maxim in 2007 she became widely recognised.
Gia Allemand’s appearance in the publication led her to then take the tiara in the Miss Bikini-USA’s Model of the Year in 2008.
But Gia Allemand’s passion was for acting and performing, and in 2010 she was cast in the role of famed Hollywood actress Ava Gardner in a film produced by Brett Ratner about the life of actor Gianni Russo.
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Former Bachelor contestant Gia Allemand has died, it emerged on Tuesday, a day after being admitted to hospital following a “serious medical event”.
Circumstances surrounding the cause of Gia Allemand’s death remain unclear, but a family member has confirmed the 29-year-old reality star has died, according to TMZ.
The website says Gia Allemand’s mother and longterm boyfriend, New Orleans Pelicans star Ryan Anderson, were at her hospital bedside when she passed away.
The sad news comes following earlier reports on Tuesday that Gia Allemand, who appeared on Season 14 of the ABC show, was on life support.
She was taken to University Hospital in New Orleans on Monday following a “serious medical event”, according to a statement released by her representative.
Gia Allemand almost made it to the final on the Jake Pavelka season of the hit ABC show, losing out to Vienna Girardi.
Gia Allemand has died a day after being admitted to hospital following a serious medical event
Jake Pavelka has already reacted to the news of his former co-stars passing, tweeting: “I had to pull over, I can’t stop crying. We have lost an angel.”
Last night Jake Pavelka posted a message, asking people to pray for her: “Please pray for @GiaAllemand… A dear friend and one of the sweetest women I know… #powerofprayer.”
Gia Allemand went on to find love after The Bachelor and has been dating basketball player Ryan Anderson of the New Orleans Pelicans.
The sports star and her mother have been by Gia’s side in hospital since last night after Anderson made a mercy dash to be with her as soon as he heard the news.
Gia Allemand’s representative said: “On behalf of the family, we kindly ask for privacy at this time.”
Melinda Farina, a friend of Gia Allemand, tweeted late last night that the model was “on life support w [sic] little pulse and barely breathing …cause unknown”. “Next 48 hours critical please pray for Gia everyone.”
She also told one particular fan that the incident “could have been an adverse reaction to something”.
But, the source who confirmed that Gia Allemand is on life support also said the unexplained event was not an adverse reaction.
After the Bachelor in 2010, Gia Allemand – a model and actress – later joined the cast of reality series Bachelor Pad in 2010 but only made it to the third episode.
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