Gay "Work Out" Star Dies

Out gay trainer Doug Blasdell from Bravo's hit reality TV show "Work Out," died unexpectedly after being rushed to the hospital over the weekend.

Bravo released the following statement on Wednesday: "All of us at Bravo are deeply saddened by the terrible news of Doug Blasdell’s untimely passing. He was an inspiring trainer, an exuberant colleague who made the gym a very fun place each and every day and was extraordinarily warm in all aspects of his life. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his many friends and colleagues at this very difficult time."

In an interview with AfterElton.com last summer, Blasdell talked about how much he enjoyed working on the Bravo show. "It's a beautiful thing because it really focuses on being gay and the gay community in general," he said. "The people they picked represent our community very well. I mean, there's drama, of course. There is in any community. But the three of us give different examples of what it is to be gay. And none of it is negative."

There has been no official report released on the cause of death.