The Bachelorette contestant Tyler Gwozdz dead at age 29 after ‘suspected heroin overdose’
- Tyler Gwozdz passed away at age 29 after a suspected overdose
- The star appeared briefly on last year’s season of The Bachelorette
- It remains uncertain what led to the possible overdose, however in the 911 call listened to by TMZ, the woman told dispatchers the cause may have been heroin
- Tyler competed for Hannah Brown’s heart and was her first one-on-one date of the season
- However, not long after, Brown revealed without explanation that Tyler had left the show
The Bachelorette contestant Tyler Gwozdz has died at the age of 29 after a suspected overdose.
Tyler’s body is currently with the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner’s Office, TMZ reported.
It comes after it was reported Gwozdz spent at least a week in the hospital following a possible overdose.
It remains uncertain what caused the possible overdose, however in the 911 call listened to by TMZ, a female caller told dispatchers it may have been heroin.
The Bachelorette contestant Tyler Gwozdz has died at the age of 29 after a suspected overdose
Gwozdz was transported to the hospital on January 13 after a 911 call was placed for a possible drug overdose, TMZ reported Thursday, citing Boca Raton PD.
Gwozdz was admitted into the ICU and remained in the hospital for at least a week, where his status had been listed as critical but stable condition, according to the site.
In the 911 call, the woman frantically attempted to gain access to the bathroom where Tyler had locked himself, before eventually making her way in and turning him on his back as she waited for ambulance to arrive.
Tyler appeared for just a short amount of time on Hannah Brown’s season of The Bachelorette last year.
Looking for love: Tyler appeared for just a short amount of time on Hannah Brown’s season of The Bachelorette last year
Tyler was Hannah’s first one-on-one date of the season, however his time on the show was short-lived; not long after their outing, Hannah revealed without explanation he was no longer on the show.
‘Tyler G. had to leave, and that’s upsetting, because I really enjoyed my date with him,’ she explained shortly.
On his Bachelorette profile, Tyler’s occupation is listed as a psychology graduate student with a side business in Dream Therapy Analysis.
Meet Tyler: His occupation is listed as a psychology graduate student with a side business in Dream Therapy Analysis on his Bachelorette profile
Ready to ride: Tyler was Hannah’s first one-on-one date of the season
‘Tyler G. is a very laid-back guy with a go-with-the-flow kind of attitude,’ reads his profile. ‘He avoids clubs at all costs and would much rather spend time reading, going to Soul Cycle or relaxing on his boat.
‘Tyler considers himself a modern romantic and is looking for his equal match, who he says is a confident girl that isn’t afraid to lay it all out on the table and is one that can make him laugh. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Hannah!’
On Instagram, Tyler posted a photo of himself meeting Hannah for the first time in front of The Bachelor mansion.
‘How can you be nervous once you see that smile? …Have a safe weekend guys, see ya Monday !! #bachelornation #abc #rose #loafers #iwasprettynervousnotgonnalie,’ he captioned the photo, shared in May.
Bachelor Nation: Gwozdz shared a snap of himself with fellow Bachelorette contestants, including Dylan Barbour and Clay Harbor