Heidi Montag's Stepbrother Dies in Accident

Heidi MontagThe stepbrother of "Hills" star Heidi Montag has died in a freak accident at a hotel where he worked in Colorado.

Eric O'Hara, a member of the 82nd Airborne Division and a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, died a month after his discharge from the Army after falling off of an icy roof.

O'Hara was working at the Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel Thursday, helping to remove snow from the resort's roof. According to the Rocky Mountain News, he had just released a safety clip he was attached to so he could move along the roof when a piece of ice broke loose and he slid down the sloped roof and fell over the edge.

Heidi's father Bill married O'Hara's mother Terri.

In statement to TMZ, Heidi says, "Losing my brother, at an early age is such a tragedy. I just loved him more than anything. He was just so patriotic. He really wanted to go to and help and do all that he could for his country. He felt like it was his duty. I'll really miss him."

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46. No matter what you think about her or her boyfriend, this is sad and should be treated with respect. TMZ~ please do the right thing and remove the offensive posts.

Posted at 12:56PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by Kate

47. What a sad situation. My prayers go out to Heidi and her stepbrother's family and friends. And a big thanks to her stepbrother for serving our country.

Posted at 3:53PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by rebma

48. I don't understand why we should start liking Heidi because someone just died. She had nothing to do with that, yet she's going to milk it for all it's worth. I still believe that Heidi is a skank and will continue to feed off negative publicity for as long as she can. I would not be surprised at all if she's not sad and called in the story to TMZ. This is Heidi we're talking about! She has no feelings at all for other people! Once she starts showing sympathy for others, THEN I might feel sorry for her. But as long as she continues this narcissistic drama of hers, we should not feel a thing for her.

Posted at 1:04PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by john

49. My heart goes out to her and her family
GOD BLESS you all!

Posted at 10:33PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by jenn

50. That is horrible and I feel bad for her and her family. Having said that, please God don't let her write a song about it.

Posted at 4:25PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by Mother

51. I wish people will show some respect for Heidi and her family. Losing a loved one is very painful and hard. Especially when that person is still young and had a life ahead of them. Her brother just got discharged from the military and to die from something so freaky is unreal. So take this time to reflect and tell all your loved ones that you love them. Heidi my condolences to you and your family! Peace and Love from Colorado!

Posted at 2:13PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by conative

52. Im not a huge Heidi fan but no matter what this is a horrible and tragic thing. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family at this time.

Posted at 2:17PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by Meggi

53. That is sad for her family, but honestly you think Heidi and Spencer will put out a sex tape rumor about him just to make them selves look good. Hey sorry but Heidi and Spencer both a mulipative people and yes I feel for the family and I respect her brother but I have no respect for her or Spencer.

Posted at 2:05PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by Heidi

54. Uhm, idiot, read this real slow so you can understand....the man volunteered to serve our country after being moved by the losses of those who died in the events of 9/11. Are you retarded? Christ almighty...some people really have to have it spelled out for them.

Regardless of the correlation between Iraq and 9/11 - or lack thereof - he served our country in both Iraq and Afghanistan because he was an American patriot and a hero. It's not like they ask when you sign up to serve what place you'd like to shuttle off to.

People are sick. Just b/c you don't like the fake character this girl plays on a make-believe TV show you'll go around calling a dead man's Grandmother a "dumbass ". That is disrespectful and disgraceful. You should be ASHAMED of your embarassing behavior...and also embarrased that you've exposed yourself as a MORON.

Well you clearly showed what an idiot you really are.

God Bless this young man for his service and thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.

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45. I read on the people site that his grandma said the destruction of the twin towers gnawed at him so he wanted to go fight in Iraq. Could someone tell grandma dumbass that Iraq didn't destroy the towers?

Posted at 12:31PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by wtf

Posted at 2:08PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by Laura

55. Our thoughts are with you Heidi :0) !

Posted at 2:24PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by Natalie

56. At least he doesn't have to listen to her music anymore, unless of course he winds up in Hell...

Posted at 2:22PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by Stephen bourne

57. I feel sad for the poor guy...sad for him too that he was related to Heidi Montag. Who the hell is she anyway, except for a bimbo that was on a reality show. I hardly consider that star status.

Posted at 2:30PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by Carole

58. This is breaking news? EVERY death is a tragedy. Sorry for her and her family but lets get our priorities straight. This is not breaking news. Sick dying hungry kids , vets, seniors and homeless right here in US that we should worry about

Posted at 2:29PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by GBEE

59. Wow Laura,

You're really mean. Where does all of that anger come from? When did you start hating yourself? Everyone knows anger is pain turned outward at others.

wtf

Posted at 2:44PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by wtf

60. Hmm I wonder why she can be rich and do nothing while her step-brother had to work as a roofer? Anyone else find that odd?

Posted at 2:49PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by Fame Game

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