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Rock of Love Star Kelsey Bateman Dies 'Unexpectedly' Aged 39

Kelsey Bateman, known for her candid personality on the final season of "Rock of Love," died unexpectedly at 39; her family has not disclosed the cause of death.

  • The reality TV personality who appeared in the final season of VH1’s Rock of Love has passed away suddenly at the age of 39.
  • Bateman gained prominence in 2009 on the show's third and final season, where she competed to date Bret Michaels.
  • During the show, Michaels said Bateman struggled with his touring lifestyle, recalling her lying on a speed bump overwhelmed and emotional.
  • Bateman revealed that she once got so upset she found herself crying on a speed bump, and she plans to remain single for a while, avoiding men in their mid-40s and likely steering clear of rock stars.
  • Her death has renewed attention on her reality TV role, but no cause of death has been publicly disclosed by her family.
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‘Rock of Love’ Star Kelsey Bateman Dies at 39

She appeared on the Bret Michaels' reality show in 2009.

·Missoula, United States
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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
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