Kiptyn Locke: Bachelorette Contestant Julien Hug Was a "Thrill Seeker"
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Julien Hug -- who was found dead off a highway in the Southern California desert Wednesday -- didn't last long on season 5 of The Bachelorette (he was eliminated after two weeks).
But he still made quite an impact.
"I will always remember Julien’s gentle demeanor and kind heart, which will be sadly missed," Bachelorette Jillian Harris tells UsMagazine.com.
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On the season 5 opener, Hug, who was 35, described himself as an adventurer.
"The sense of freedom that comes from skydiving is a big thrill," he said.
Kiptyn Locke -- who knew Hug before The Bachelorette -- tells RadarOnline Hug definitely was "a thrill seeker. He was a sky diver, he did tons of jumps ... Everyone who knew him loved him. He is a guy who really enjoyed life."
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Before his death, Hug was living near Palm Springs and running his parents' new restaurant, Augusta Modern, Radar reports
Contestant David Good tells Us he remembers Hug as "the first to offer to cook food in the house."
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Hug also was "the one to offer up one of his 'funny' jokes that were entirely too long but hilarious nonetheless," recalls Good. "He will truly be missed."
Host Chris Harrison Tweeted that he also was "very sorry to hear we lost one of our own today. I know Julien was very well liked."
Locke says Hug's death is a wakeup call to him and his friends.
"A reminder to appreciate every day & tell those around u they are loved," he Tweeted. "Today I'm celebrating life."
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6My post to Julien & his loved ones..... Julien - you were the sweetest man around. Always so kind and considerate, taking care of everyone around you. Smart, funny & witty too! Many great memories laughing with you at Mille Fleurs & Jimmy O's... Oh the karaoke singing at Jimmy O's... thank goodness I am not on YouTube with that one - fun times. I so wish I would have gone sky diving with you as you had asked me to do... You touched so many lives in such a positive manner. You are very missed.. You are very loved... To all of Julien's loved ones - I am so very sorry for your loss. I cannot begin to imagine the pain that you must feel right now as you mourn the loss of a wonderful Son, boyfriend, family member and friend... You are all in my prayers ~ Take care of yourselves. Tammy Searle
I'm a guy and thought the same thing! My heart goes out to that poor family. But in looking at that malnoursihed woman, she really should not be in show biz until she starts eating more! Very poor role model...
you're both really just too disgusting... a poor guy dies and all you can think about is the size of the gals pic next to him??? typical women. "as long as i look perfect everything in life is grand". yuck.
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Agreed. Like a baby Courtney Cox.
I know this doesn't have anything to do with this story, but does anyone else think Jillian looks like she is anorexic? Her body is way too small for her head!