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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61. TO FLBIKER-FLBIKER

This man fought for OUR COUNTRY and you show him disrespect. You are SC**!
It says BIKER next to FL. Does that mean we make fun of you're death when wipe out on the highway and skin you're face off??!! Yeah that's real funny you JERK!

Posted at 9:56PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by SHOW RESPECT

62. I don't think it is appropiate for you to attack her at a time of loss for her family. This is a bereavement period. Lay off the snotty remarks at this site

Posted at 2:50PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by kitkat1

63. Heidi Monskank will use this to her advantage to gain the public's sympathy.....Unfortunately-it doesn't change a thing. She is still a talentless nobody with a boyfrend that uses her for his on use.

Posted at 3:01PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by Robyn29

64. Yes, that is sad, BUT why is this news??? Why is anything to do with HER news??? Very bizarre. I wonder how many other people fell off of icy roofs this weekend and TMZ didnt report THAT! Must be a slow news cycle.

Posted at 3:05PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by kath

65. ...What the hell is the matter with you people? I don't *watch* her show, nor do I care too-- but this girl just lost someone she cares about. I'm sure her family is dealing with a lot, and you all have the nerve to post nasty inhuman comments about her? Really; What meaning do YOUR lives have if all you do is sit on a computer and post insults about someone you don't even really know? Reality star blahblahblah. You see what she puts on for a camera, but you don't know her at all. How would you feel if people slandered your name right after you lost someone close to you? Pathetic. Everyone who has posted something nasty; You're pathetic, and God help you.

To Heidi and her family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Posted at 3:23PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by Kris

66. OMG!!!! How could you be so ignorant and cruel. This girl just lost her brother. I am by no means a fan of hers nor will I ever be, but you have no right to disrespect her or her family in a time like this. How would you feel if you just lost a member of your family and people were calling you a b**ch and making it sound like you deserved it because of who THEY see on tv. Non of you personally know her and have no right to judge her. Her brother is an American Hero and should be given respect as such. My prayers are with her and her family.

Posted at 3:38PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by Keni

67. Who was it who said,"Every man's death diminishes me"? Remember, you guys, that God is watching! Behave yourself and show some respect. Every one of us deserves a little human compassion. R.I.P.

Posted at 12:17PM on Mar 4th 2008 by yogi

68. My condolences to her over the loss of her stepbrother. I pray and hope his soul is in a happier place.

Posted at 6:47PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by Rollando

69. How sad to go over to a war zone and fight for your country and make it back just to fall off a roof to your death. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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

70. maybe Spencer filmed it with his video camera and will try and sell it to the media

Posted at 4:00PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by lauren c.

71. I agree with the comment about however you feel about her. this is a sad time for her and her family and my thoughts and prayers are with her and them. no one should suffer tragedy and hear crummy comments at the same time. Regardless of what she has done, she's a human being and should be treated well during this time.

Posted at 4:08PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by Patty

72. I am proud to say that I served along side Eric, part of the same unit. The United States needs more Patriots like Eric instead of these people bashing his family for a tragic accident. The people who write these very poor comments are the very people whom sit on there asses and have nothing else to do, unlike Eric whom served his country proudly. Because of people like Eric, people have FREEDOM, lets not forget who the real heros are. My condolences go out to his family. ERIC, "AIRBORNE, ALL THE WAY"

Posted at 4:30PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by ludalog3

73. That is so sad. I feel so sorry for Heidi right now. It would be heart breaking if I lost my brother. I hope everything goes well and prayers go out to your family.

Posted at 4:25PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by Fastcat91

74. Wow--ok people....no matter who it is....we show some respect and decency when they experience a tragedy. No one deserves this to happen to them. You would not want people who do not like you personally to laugh and parade around in glee when something bad happens to you. Remember the golden rule. And for those of you who don't know it, it basically goes like this....act towards others as you would like for them to act towards you in the same situation.

Posted at 4:38PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by Jayne

75. It's really rude how people can be these days. Heidi, I know you will get through this tough time. Everyone has heartache but you just have to be strong. My husband is the foreman in roofing, and I worry about that everyday, Because he came close twice of falling off and told me that one of his best friends lost his balance and fell in freshly laid tar and almost died. It makes you worry about things like this. Well I am truly sorry and hope you get through this rough time.

Posted at 4:47PM on Mar 3rd 2008 by Hernandez

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