A spokesperson for the Boca Raton police department told People Spodick died by suicide. The investigation remains open, but no further details were provided. <\/p>\n
The GoFundMe page, posted five days ago by Kate Werbowski, reads that the former reality star\u2019s loved ones are \u201cstill struggling to comprehend a world without his light\u201d after Spodick\u2019s \u201cdevastating\u201d loss. <\/p>\n
\u201cChad was the type of person who poured himself into others,\u201d the page<\/a> read. \u201cHe lifted up his friends, encouraged everyone around him to grow, to advocate for themselves, and to believe in their own worth. His love for animals was unmatched \u2014 he cared deeply for every creature, especially his four beloved dogs and his bird, Cosmo.\u201d<\/p>\n open image in gallery<\/p>\n A GoFundMe page was created to help Spodick\u2019s mother raise money for funeral expenses (Instagram) open image in gallery<\/p>\n Spodick\u2019s GoFundMe page has a $35,000 goal (Instagram)<\/p>\n \u201cThe world was brighter with Chad in it, and those who were lucky enough to know him felt the warmth of his heart every day,\u201d the page\u2019s description continued. <\/p>\n The fundraiser was originally set up for the benefit of Spodick\u2019s mother, Felice Harwood, who is dealing with the \u201cunexpected financial burden of funeral arrangements and ongoing living expenses.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are coming together as a community to support her and Chad\u2019s animals during this incredibly painful time. We are raising funds to help cover: funeral and memorial service costs, immediate living expenses for his mother, care needs for Chad\u2019s pets during this transition,\u201d the GoFundMe page read.<\/p>\n As of Tuesday afternoon, the GoFundMe page has earned over $28,000 of its $35,000 goal.<\/p>\n Spodick was one of 13 men who appeared on Finding Prince Charming, a Bachelor-style reality show competing for the \u201cprince,\u201d Robert Sep\u00e9lveda Jr.’s heart.<\/p>\n After being on the show for six weeks, Spodick quit and went on to accuse Sep\u00e9lveda of trying to date other men on the show after it ended, JustJared reported. <\/p>\n If you are based in the USA, and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org<\/a> to access online chat from the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. <\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chad-spodick-2.jpeg\")
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