Overview

• TMZ reported late Sunday that a family source said Bateman died unexpectedly recently and that the outlet has contacted local authorities for details.
• Entertainment sites quickly echoed the TMZ report, noting that no official information about a cause has been released.
• Bateman appeared on the third season of VH1's Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels and reached the final nine before being eliminated in episode seven.
• She was 21 during her time on the show and was originally from the Salt Lake City area.
• Fans and former viewers posted tributes on social media after news of her death circulated.