After learning of the death, she wrote in her Instagram Story, “All I want is to say that, you know from knowing him on television, although things didn’t go according to plan for us, but from his time on the program til now, I have heard nothing less than incredible things about this person.” His peers, students, teachers, coaches and friends all admired him. Clint was respected throughout his life.

Bristowe continued, “It’s such a huge loss and I’m honestly just beside myself with this news. Please let me know what you can do. Let’s just pray for Clint or help him through this difficult time. Oh my God, how I am sorry.