A Final Farewell to Eric Hill of The Bachelorette
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As many fans know, this week we said goodbye to the Bachelorette's Eric Hill on the show, knowing it was also a final goodbye - that we wouldn't see him at the reunion, or any other Bachelor-related programs ever again. This April, Eric tragically died in a paragliding accident, passing at the age of 31.
It's a weird feeling. We didn't know him personally but I think a lot of us instantly connected to him because we were aware that by the time we watched him on TV, he was already gone.
Personally, he was among my favorite contestants. But I can't help but wonder, had I not known he had was already dead, would I be so intrigued? He was obviously a very attractive guy and his global adventures were so exciting to hear about, but would he have been at the top of my list? I'd like to think so; however, the situation is so unique and the way we met Eric at the beginning of the season with the death disclosure, it's hard to tell.
As many fans know, this week we said goodbye to the Bachelorette's Eric Hill on the show, knowing it was also a final goodbye - that we wouldn't see him at the reunion, or any other Bachelor-related programs ever again. This April, Eric tragically died in a paragliding accident, passing at the age of 31.
It's a weird feeling. We didn't know him personally but I think a lot of us instantly connected to him because we were aware that by the time we watched him on TV, he was already gone.
Personally, he was among my favorite contestants. But I can't help but wonder, had I not known he had was already dead, would I be so intrigued? He was obviously a very attractive guy and his global adventures were so exciting to hear about, but would he have been at the top of my list? I'd like to think so; however, the situation is so unique and the way we met Eric at the beginning of the season with the death disclosure, it's hard to tell.
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I'm probably also not alone in wondering if things might have resulted differently had he stayed longer. I thought he was right in speaking up to Andi. It's the same type of conversation (but milder) than what she had with Juan Pablo last season, right? I don't think he was trying to be disrespectful, just honest, and the conversation went south. But you also can't blame Andi, it's not like her decision to have him leave resulted in the tragedy. Eric was OK leaving from what we saw.
Ultimately, from what I understand, Eric Hill was a good man doing good things all over the world. It's tragic that he passed so early in his life. The positive to come out of this situation is the inspiration his story has provided. #LiveLikeEric is a hashtag circulating that celebrates his life and the spirit of living every day with purpose.
So while it feels a bit strange or intrusive having lived some of Eric's last weeks with him, we can thank him for providing us with some real life lessons in the juxtaposition of reality TV that generally lacks, well reality.
I'm probably also not alone in wondering if things might have resulted differently had he stayed longer. I thought he was right in speaking up to Andi. It's the same type of conversation (but milder) than what she had with Juan Pablo last season, right? I don't think he was trying to be disrespectful, just honest, and the conversation went south. But you also can't blame Andi, it's not like her decision to have him leave resulted in the tragedy. Eric was OK leaving from what we saw.
Ultimately, from what I understand, Eric Hill was a good man doing good things all over the world. It's tragic that he passed so early in his life. The positive to come out of this situation is the inspiration his story has provided. #LiveLikeEric is a hashtag circulating that celebrates his life and the spirit of living every day with purpose.
So while it feels a bit strange or intrusive having lived some of Eric's last weeks with him, we can thank him for providing us with some real life lessons in the juxtaposition of reality TV that generally lacks, well reality.
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