EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Death of Bachelorette Star 'Devastating' Says Cast Mate Kiptyn Locke
Nov. 4 2010, Published 6:23 a.m. ET
The news of the death of Bachelorette contestant Julien Hug was a shock to his former cast mate and friend Kiptyn Locke, who exclusively told Breaking Celebrity News that it was “sad, devastating news.”
Hug, 35, was found dead Wednesday in a remote area near Palm Springs and reports claims that his body was identified by this father.
Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Melissa Nieburger confirmed the news, “A body was found in a quite remote area of rugged terrain, well off the road. This is an area you would need to hike to.”
“I knew him before the season,” Kiptyn told Breaking Celebrity News about his co-star on ABC’s The Bachelorette. “He was one of the most positive selfless people I knew.”
“Everyone who knew him loved him. He is a guy who really enjoyed life,” Kiptyn said of his friend.
Julien was living near Palm Springs and running his parent’s new restaurant, Augusta Modern. His parents also own the high-end restaurant, Mille Fleurs.
“He was a thrill seeker,” Kiptyn said. “He was a sky diver, he did tons of jumps.”
Kiptyn said he and his girlfriend Tenley were saddened by the news. “We were just saying how important it is to make sure you tell everyone in your life how much you love them and how much they mean to you.”
He had fond words for his friend Julien.
“He’s a good man, one who is going to be missed.”
In a statement to Breaking Celebrity News, Bachelor host Chris Harrison also expressed sadness, saying: “Incredibly sad to learn we lost one of our own today. I know Julien was very well l