The reality TV star and her actor husband Doug Hutchison were preparing to become first-time parents next spring (17), but on Sunday (17Jul16), Courtney’s manager Gina Rodriguez revealed the sad news that they had lost the baby. Stodden’s representative released a statement soon after, “Courtney and her husband, Doug [Hutchison], are at an emotional loss for words and are using this time to grieve with their close family and friends”.
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“I already love this baby so much”, Stodden told Us Weekly after announcing the pregnancy.
The couple announced that they were expecting their first child together back in May with Stodden telling ET: “I feel happy about it but extremely overwhelmed”. I know the pain you’re feeling”, wrote one follower, while another added: “Stay strong Courtney, sending lots of love.
In 2012 the couple appeared on the VH1 reality television series Couples Therapy and Courtney also appeared in the UK Celebrity Big Brother in 2013, but was evicted on Day 21. “I hope you take all the time you need to heal from this loss.”
Later, she shared a heartbreaking message on Instagram.
Stodden had chronicled her pregnancy on social media, regularly sharing photos on Instagram of her burgeoning baby bump.
Doug and Courtney had been at the subject of controversy when she married him at the age of 16.
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Just over two years after her marriage the two legally got separated and later reconciled after nine months.
