Damien Gurganious planned to take his wife out for Peruvian food and a movie once he got out of the hospital after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease last month.
Instead, on Nov. 24, "he passed away on my birthday," Nicole Brewer-Gurganious, his wife and fellow Biggest Loser contestant, tells People. He leaves behind their 2-year-old daughter, Giselle.
"Damien had a way of making every day feel like your birthday," says Brewer-Gurganious, 44. "He loved life and treated every day as if it were a gift."
The shocking death of the Brooklyn-born industrial designer comes after he maintained his weight...
Instead, on Nov. 24, "he passed away on my birthday," Nicole Brewer-Gurganious, his wife and fellow Biggest Loser contestant, tells People. He leaves behind their 2-year-old daughter, Giselle.
"Damien had a way of making every day feel like your birthday," says Brewer-Gurganious, 44. "He loved life and treated every day as if it were a gift."
The shocking death of the Brooklyn-born industrial designer comes after he maintained his weight...
- 12/6/2014
- by Cynthia Wang
- People.com - TV Watch
Damien Gurganious planned to take his wife out for Peruvian food and a movie once he got out of the hospital after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease last month. Instead, on Nov. 24, "he passed away on my birthday," Nicole Brewer-Gurganious, his wife and fellow Biggest Loser contestant, tells People. He leaves behind their 2-year-old daughter, Giselle. "Damien had a way of making every day feel like your birthday," says Brewer-Gurganious, 44. "He loved life and treated every day as if it were a gift." The shocking death of the Brooklyn-born industrial designer comes after he maintained his weight...
- 12/6/2014
- by Cynthia Wang
- PEOPLE.com
Damien Gurganious, who appeared on the seventh season of The Biggest Loser, died Monday from a rare disease at the age of 38.
The Biggest Loser: Couples 2 competitor suffered from a sudden onset of a rare autoimmune disorder that caused bleeding in his brain, People has confirmed.
"We were deeply saddened to hear of Damien Gurganious's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Damien's wife and daughter, Nicole and Giselle, as well as both of their families during this difficult time," reads a statement released to People on behalf of NBC, Shine America and The Biggest Loser producers.
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The Biggest Loser: Couples 2 competitor suffered from a sudden onset of a rare autoimmune disorder that caused bleeding in his brain, People has confirmed.
"We were deeply saddened to hear of Damien Gurganious's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Damien's wife and daughter, Nicole and Giselle, as well as both of their families during this difficult time," reads a statement released to People on behalf of NBC, Shine America and The Biggest Loser producers.
Friends...
- 12/5/2014
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- People.com - TV Watch
Damien Gurganious, who appeared on the seventh season of The Biggest Loser, died Monday from a rare disease at the age of 38. The Biggest Loser: Couples 2 competitor suffered from a sudden onset of a rare autoimmune disorder that caused bleeding in his brain, People has confirmed. "We were deeply saddened to hear of Damien Gurganious's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Damien's wife and daughter, Nicole and Giselle, as well as both of their families during this difficult time," reads a statement released to People on behalf of NBC, Shine America and The Biggest Loser producers. Friends...
- 12/5/2014
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- PEOPLE.com
Damien Gurganious, who appeared on the seventh season of The Biggest Loser, died Monday from a rare disease at the age of 38. The Biggest Loser: Couples 2 competitor suffered from a sudden onset of a rare autoimmune disorder that caused bleeding in his brain, People has confirmed. "We were deeply saddened to hear of Damien Gurganious's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Damien's wife and daughter, Nicole and Giselle, as well as both of their families during this difficult time," reads a statement released to People on behalf of NBC, Shine America and The Biggest Loser producers. Friends...
- 12/5/2014
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- PEOPLE.com
Damien Gurganious, one of the contestants on The Biggest Loser: Couples 2, passed away on Monday, Nov. 24 after suffering inoperable bleeding in his brain due to complications from a rare autoimmune disorder.
Damien's wife Nicole, who starred with him on NBC’s weight loss reality show, shared the sad news on Facebook.
"As most of you know, I never post on social media," Nicole wrote. "So, it is highly ironic and deeply sad that my first true post is to inform you of the tragic loss of my beloved husband, Damien Gurganious."
Nicole explained the details of Damien’s disease and shared fond memories of her late husband in the social media message.
"All of you who knew Damien can attest to his generous and loving spirit, his outgoing and gregarious personality, and his caring and compassionate nature," she wrote. "Damien always desired to bring out the best in those around him by offering encouragement, support and love...
Damien's wife Nicole, who starred with him on NBC’s weight loss reality show, shared the sad news on Facebook.
"As most of you know, I never post on social media," Nicole wrote. "So, it is highly ironic and deeply sad that my first true post is to inform you of the tragic loss of my beloved husband, Damien Gurganious."
Nicole explained the details of Damien’s disease and shared fond memories of her late husband in the social media message.
"All of you who knew Damien can attest to his generous and loving spirit, his outgoing and gregarious personality, and his caring and compassionate nature," she wrote. "Damien always desired to bring out the best in those around him by offering encouragement, support and love...
- 12/5/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Tragic news has struck The Biggest Loser family. Damien Gurganious, who competed on the popular reality show during season 7, died on Nov. 24, according to Us Weekly, after suffering from a sudden onset of a rare autoimmune disorder that caused bleeding in his brain. He was 38 years old. "He was a pillar of his family, an amazing son, brother, cousin and uncle," his family told Us Weekly in a statement. "He was an incredible husband and father to his 2-year-old daughter, Giselle. He was an inspiration and a mentor to so many. His love for his family and friends was immense." E! News has reached out for comment. Damien's wife, Nicole Brewer, reportedly paid tribute to her husband...
- 12/4/2014
- E! Online
The Biggest Loser family is in mourning. Season 7 alum Damien Gurganious died at the age of 38 on Monday, Nov. 24, Us Weekly can confirm. Gurganious, who celebrated his birthday just one week before his passing, suffered from a sudden onset of a rare autoimmune disorder that caused bleeding in his brain. "He was a pillar of his family, an amazing son, brother, cousin and uncle," his family tells Us in an exclusive statement. "He was an incredible husband and father to his two-year old daughter, [...]...
- 12/4/2014
- Us Weekly
Amy and Marty Wolff aren't the only Big Losers to shed pounds and gain love. The second cycle of The Biggest Loser: Couples, which aired earlier this year, is celebrating a success story in more ways than one. The Red Team, also known as Nicole Brewer and Damien Gurganious, tied the knot Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Renaissance of Astoria in Queens, New York, E! News confirms. By the time of their nuptials, the pair, who met three years ago in a water aerobics class, had lost a combined total of more than 200 pounds since the beginning of their weighty run on the NBC reality show. Fellow Losers Carla Triplett, Jerry and Estella Hayes and Adam and Stacey Capers watched as the trim, 38-year-old stylist...
- 8/20/2009
- E! Online
Filed under: TV, Hot Bodies
They lost a combined 264 pounds since being on "The Biggest Loser" -- but this weekend, Nicole Brewer and Damien Gurganious decided their wedding was the perfect chance to let their diet slide a little bit! TMZ got a copy of the menu for their big ...
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They lost a combined 264 pounds since being on "The Biggest Loser" -- but this weekend, Nicole Brewer and Damien Gurganious decided their wedding was the perfect chance to let their diet slide a little bit! TMZ got a copy of the menu for their big ...
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- 8/17/2009
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Industrial designer Damien Gurganious has been eliminated from "The Biggest Loser" in the third week of the reality show. Through the judgment based on the total body mass that he has lost during the week and also voting from fellow contestants, Damien, whose partner Nicole Brewer is one of those sent home in the first week, is the second one out of the competition.
Damien was in the final two showdown with Joelle who earlier in the competition could not resist herself in the temptation challenge. Joelle's teammates felt that it was time for her to go but others like Blaine, Dane, Tara and Mandi thought otherwise and voted for Damien. It was then up to Dan since host Alison Sweeney had explained that if it were a tie then Damien will have to go because he had a lower percentage of weight loss at the weigh-in.
Dan cast his vote,...
Damien was in the final two showdown with Joelle who earlier in the competition could not resist herself in the temptation challenge. Joelle's teammates felt that it was time for her to go but others like Blaine, Dane, Tara and Mandi thought otherwise and voted for Damien. It was then up to Dan since host Alison Sweeney had explained that if it were a tie then Damien will have to go because he had a lower percentage of weight loss at the weigh-in.
Dan cast his vote,...
- 1/22/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
When Damien Gurganious and his fiancée Nicole stepped on to the Biggest Loser ranch, they had their sights set on slimming down and getting sexy before their upcoming wedding. But a first-week twist sent Nicole packing, leaving Damien to fight for the prize and a chance to bring her back to compete. Week 3 saw his shocking elimination after being in the bottom two with Joelle, who most thought would be the one to go. TVGuide.com caught up with Damien to see what life is like back home with Nicole, how he plans to reach his goal weight ("my goal is 180, a sexy 180"), and what he learned from his time on the ranch. The Biggest Loser: Couples airs Tuesdays at 8pm/Et on NBC.
TVGuide.com: Whose idea was it to apply for the show?
Damien Gurganious: Nicole actually set me up. One day I [was working at] home and she kept talking to me.
TVGuide.com: Whose idea was it to apply for the show?
Damien Gurganious: Nicole actually set me up. One day I [was working at] home and she kept talking to me.
- 1/21/2009
- by Robyn Ross
- TVGuide.com - Features
When Damien Gurganious and his fiancée Nicole stepped on to the Biggest Loser ranch, they had their sights set on slimming down and getting sexy before their upcoming wedding. But a first-week twist sent Nicole packing, leaving Damien to fight for the prize and a chance to bring her back to compete. Week 3 saw his shocking elimination after being in the bottom two with Joelle, who most thought would be the one to go. TVGuide.com caught up with Damien to see what life is like back home with Nicole, how he plans to reach his goal weight ("my goal is 180, a sexy 180"), and what he learned from his time on the ranch. The Biggest Loser: Couples airs Tuesdays at 8pm/Et on NBC.
TVGuide.com: Whose idea was it to apply for the show?
Damien Gurganious: Nicole actually set me up. One day I [was working at] home and she kept talking to me.
TVGuide.com: Whose idea was it to apply for the show?
Damien Gurganious: Nicole actually set me up. One day I [was working at] home and she kept talking to me.
- 1/21/2009
- by Robyn Ross
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Damien Gurganious may have been voted off of "The Biggest Loser" this week, but he still plans to invite his teammates to his upcoming wedding to Nicole Brewer." "We actually decided we are going to have a giant round table cut up into a pie chart with pink, brown, etc. sitting at this one table. That will be 'The Biggest Loser' wedding party," Damien tells Et the morning after he received his walking papers from the TV show. In the interim since the episode was filmed, Damien, who weighed in at more than 370 pounds on week one, has lost 85 pounds. "My goal is a sexy 180," he jokes, "because that is when I will be getting married and there will be no more big-and-tall wedding suits for me." For viewers, it was a surprise that the 31-year-old industrial designer lost the vote to Joelle Gwynn. But Damien takes it in stride.
- 1/21/2009
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
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