UPDATE: 4:16 p.m.: Mike Fleiss, the creator of the "Bachelor" franchise, called Allemand's death a "devastating loss," noting that the "entire 'Bachelor' family' is saddened" by her death.
“The entire 'Bachelor' family is tremendously saddened by the tragic passing of our friend, Gia. She was truly a sweet and generous soul," Fleiss said in a statement. "This is a devastating loss for anyone who ever knew her."
Previously…
Gia Allemand, who had appeared on the ABC reality shows "The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love" and "Bachelor Pad," has died following hospitalization earlier this week. She was 29.