Bachelor star Lex McAllister tragically dies at 31

Jake Pavelka has led tributes to The Bachelor star, who has died in a suspected suicide

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by Kayleigh Dray |
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Alexa McAllister has tragically died at the age of 31, it has been confirmed.

According to police reports, Alexa - better known as Lex to many - overdosed on prescription pills.

The former ABC reality star, who reportedly suffered from depression and bipolar disorder, was said to be in a stable condition when she was taken to hospital on Saturday afternoon.

However her health later began to deteriorate.

Her family were forced to take her off life support, and she passed away early on Tuesday morning.

Former Bachelor star Jake Pavelka has since taken to Twitter to break his silence about Lex’s tragic passing.

He wrote: “I’m so sad to hear about Alexa. Such a beautiful girl.

“My heart breaks for her family. Covering them in prayer during this rough time.”

Lex McAllister was eliminated on the first episode of The Bachelor's 14th season, subtitled On The Wings of Love in reference to Pavelka's day job as a pilot.

She was 25-years-old at the time.

Unfortunately, this is the second tragedy to strike the 14th season of The Bachelor.

In August 2013, Gia Allemand, who was the show’s third runner-up, died two days after being rushed to hospital after trying to hang herself.

The 29-year-old’s sister-in-law Julie told People: “You could see different phases in her, the manic and the depressive states, and sometimes when alcohol would become involved, it just spiralled.

"I think that she had a really rough week last week and I think maybe she was drinking a little bit more, I think it spiralled into something that she just couldn't get a hold of."

Our hearts go out to Lex’s family and friends at this tragic time.

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