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Julien Hug, who competed on The Bachelorette last year for Jillian Harris, has just been found dead about 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles on a Southern California highway.

Julien's father Bertrand confirmed the body was found in a very remote area - his son had been missing since Monday. The cause of death is currently being investigated. Hug was 35.

He described himself on The Bachelorette as being adventurous. "The sense of freedom that comes from skydiving is a big thrill," Hug said on the show.

Harris herself Tweeted the following after learning the news: "Please say a prayer for the loss of a friend this morning. Life is fragile, don't forget to love the ones you love."