Bachelorette contestant Josh Seiter dies at 36, days after posting about depression
The Bachelorette contestant Josh Seiter, who was always open and honest about his mental health struggles, has died.
A statement from Seiter's family on Monday reads: "It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of Joshua's unexpected passing. As all who knew him can attest, Joshua was a light. incredibly bright in an increasingly dark world."
![Josh Seiter in](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/55/4by3/2023/ 08/28/558bc18ba8574379a72d5305cac95dd3_md.jpg)
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They continue, "His fearless voice and indomitable spirit have helped thousands of people in their darkest times to feel a little less alone. Though our grief over Joshua's passing pains us beyond By any measure, we find comfort in knowing that he is finally at peace."
![Remembering Josh Seiter](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/5a/4by3/2023/ 08/28/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md.jpg)
The statement does not reveal Joshua's cause of death, but does include a phone number that people who may be experiencing a mental health crisis can call.
![josh seiter insta post](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/15/4by3/2023/ 08/28/15bb9207af3b432dac0656c9bf5fbc11_md.jpg)
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The Bachelorette contestant Josh Seiter, who was always open and honest about his mental health struggles, has died.
A statement from Seiter's family on Monday reads: "It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of Joshua's unexpected passing. As all who knew him can attest, Joshua was a light. incredibly bright in an increasingly dark world."
![Josh Seiter in](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/55/4by3/2023/ 08/28/558bc18ba8574379a72d5305cac95dd3_md.jpg)
ABC
They continue, "His fearless voice and indomitable spirit have helped thousands of people in their darkest times to feel a little less alone. Though our grief over Joshua's passing pains us beyond By any measure, we find comfort in knowing that he is finally at peace."
![Remembering Josh Seiter](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/5a/4by3/2023/ 08/28/5aaced6e01594c60be3a8986e5ddb8cf_md.jpg)
The statement does not reveal Joshua's cause of death, but does include a phone number that people who may be experiencing a mental health crisis can call.
![josh seiter insta post](https://imagez.tmz.com/image/15/4by3/2023/ 08/28/15bb9207af3b432dac0656c9bf5fbc11_md.jpg)
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