‘Bachelorette’ Alum Josh Seiter Posts Video After Death Hoax
Former “Bachelorette” alum Josh Seiter spoke out after he had reportedly died. On Aug. 29, Seiter, 36, posted a video on his Instagram page stating he was “alive and well” and revealed his “account was hacked.” “For the…
Former “Bachelorette” alum Josh Seiter spoke out after he had reportedly died.
On Aug. 29, Seiter, 36, posted a video on his Instagram page stating he was “alive and well” and revealed his “account was hacked.”
“For the last 24 hours, I have been desperately trying to get into it. Somebody was playing a cruel joke and mocking my mental illness and the struggles I’ve gone through with depression and suicide attempts,” he explained.
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In the video, Seiter apologized “for the pain” the hacker “caused when they made that post.”
“I just got back into my account. I’m going to do all I can with my team to try to identify who is behind this. But again, I apologize for the confusion,” he continued.
Seiter concluded his video by telling his followers he would update them “as more facts come in.”
According to Variety, a statement made allegedly by Seiter’s family was posted to his Instagram page announcing his death in a now-deleted post on Monday.
“It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share the tragic news of Joshua’s unexpected passing. As all who knew him can attest, Joshua was an incredibly bright light in an increasingly dim world,” the statement read, adding, “His fearless voice and indomitable spirit helped thousands of people in their darkest moments feel just a little less alone.”