Tragic accident
Reality TV star Charlie Newling has died at the age of 36, just weeks after welcoming his second child, a baby girl. The former contestant on The Bachelorette Australia in 2018 was found dead after his car fell from a cliff in Sydney.
Emergency services respond
Emergency services were called to the scene in Dover Heights on Saturday night after his car was discovered on fire at the bottom of a 70-metre cliff. Despite their efforts, Newling could not be saved.
Non-suspicious death
The cause of death is not being treated as suspicious by authorities. It is believed to be a tragic accident.
Reality TV journey
Charlie Newling gained fame as a contestant on Ali Oetjen's season of The Bachelorette in 2018. He quickly became a front-runner on the show, earning the nickname "Mr Perfect" from viewers for his strong "family values".
Personal struggles
Following his time on the reality TV circuit, Newling experienced personal struggles. He briefly dated Dasha Gaivoronski from The Bachelor's season featuring the Honey Badger and later entered a relationship with influencer Esme DeWitt in 2019.
In September of that year, Newling faced legal troubles when he was charged with threatening to torture and kill his stepfather. His lawyer revealed that he had battled alcohol abuse and had suffered childhood trauma after his father's death in 2018 from an overdose.
Following a trial, Newling spent one month in custody and served the remainder of his 13-month prison sentence in the community.
A heartbreaking loss
Charlie Newling's tragic death has shocked fans and loved ones alike. His partner Kristal Taylor had recently given birth to their baby girl, adding to their family which included Newling's 13-year-old son from a previous relationship.
Support for mental health
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, help is available. Call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 for Crisis Text Line.
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