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Australian reality TV star Konrad Bien-Stephen dies at 35; tributes and career highlights

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Australian reality TV star Konrad Bien-Stephen died at 35, bringing shock to fans and colleagues. He rose to fame as a contestant on The Bachelorette in 2021 and later appeared on shows like The Challenge and Bachelor in Paradise. Tributes poured in from friends like Megan Marx, who praised his humor and warmth, while his management team confirmed his passing while respecting family privacy. Bien-Stephen was in a relationship with singer Thelma Plum in 2023 and previously dated TV personality Abbie Chatfield, who also shared heartfelt grief. No cause of death was disclosed, and both sources emphasized the need for mental health support during this difficult time.

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Key details reported by multiple sources:

  • Konrad Bien-Stephen died at age 35
  • Bien-Stephen was a contestant on The Bachelorette (2021 season) hosted by Brooke Blurton
  • Bien-Stephen also appeared on The Challenge and Bachelor in Paradise
  • Megan Marx shared a tribute on Instagram about Konrad’s death, describing him as funny and kind
  • Bien-Stephen was in a relationship with singer Thelma Plum in 2023
  • Bien-Stephen’s management team (JRM Group) confirmed his death and requested privacy for his family
  • Abbie Chatfield, Bien-Stephen’s ex-partner, expressed grief and described him as a ‘kind and sweet person’
  • Support helplines (131 114 and 1300 224 636) were mentioned for mental health assistance

Source Articles

THEAGE

Reality TV star Konrad Bien-Stephen dies aged 35

Best known for being a contestant on The Bachelorette, his friend Megan Marx shared the news on her social media. ...

SMH

Reality TV star Konrad Bien-Stephen dies aged 35

Best known for being a contestant on The Bachelorette, his friend Megan Marx shared the news on her social media. ...