Death of MAFS Australia star found ‘unresponsive’ at home to be investigated by police
Lachlan Rofe was 'unable to be revived'
The unexpected death of 47 year old MAFS Australia groom Lachlan Rofe is currently being investigated by the police.
Lachlan sadly passed away on Tuesday after he was found unresponsive at his home and was “unable to be revived” by paramedics.
In a statement to Sky News, a police spokesperson confirmed that emergency services were called to his address at 10am on Tuesday.
They stated: ” NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived and commenced CPR, however the 47-year-old man was unable to be revived.
“Investigations are continuing into the circumstances, and anyone with information is urged to contact Camden Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. A report will be prepared for the coroner.”
Lachlan Rofe starred in the first season of MAFS Australia in 2015 where he was couples up with Clare Tamas. On decision day they decided to stay together however the pair split one year after the show finished filming.
He told A Current Affair: “Clare and I are no longer together. While ever it was good, while there was good times there was also some times that weren’t good.”
Lachlan Rofe also appeared on the Australian reality TV show, Farmer Wants a Wife one year after Married at First Sight.
He connected with Belinda Reid on the show, however less than 24 hours after the finale aired the pair revealed that they had already split up.
He told TV Week that their relationship suffered because of the long distance, saying: “We were trying back and forth and spoke on the phone all the time, but the distance makes it really hard.”
He also came under scrutiny in 2017 when he was found guilty of assaulting his then-girlfriend, Casey Williams, in front of her daughter.
He was placed on a 12 month good behaviour bind but later appeared the conviction, with a magistrate overturning the guilty verdict.
He explained to Channel Seven at the time: “Being a man of principle, I chose to clear my name. I’m too scared to even go see women ‘cos I just feel with everything that’s happened, I just feel like I’m a target.”
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