Playboy model and actress Ariane Bellamar has died unexpectedly at 46 from a heart attack, her ex-husband confirmed in a Facebook post.

Bellamar, best known for her appearances in Playboy and on the reality TV series Beverly Hills Nannies, passed away on December 20, 2024, in Nevada. The news was made public weeks later by her former spouse, Tanner Slaught, who shared the devastating update on social media.

“It is with great sadness that I am bringing out the news that on December 20th, 2024 – Ariane passed away,” Slaught wrote in a post on Bellamar’s Facebook page. “Her extremely early departure from this world has caught everyone off guard and we were not prepared for this.”

“I ask for your consideration to view more information by clicking on the link below to view our fundraiser for her funeral. Her extremely early departure from this world has caught everyone off guard and we were not prepared for this.”

BEVERLY HILLS – JUL 26: Ariane Bellamar who currently stars in ABC Family’s “Beverly Hills Nannies” is going out for dinner on July 26, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California

The Clark County Coroner’s Office in Nevada confirmed to TMZ that they received a death report for Bellamar on December 20th, 2024. However, they did not have jurisdiction over her case, and thus, could not provide any further details.

A fundraiser has been launched by Slaught and Scott Shelly to cover funeral expenses and provide support for Bellamar’s two daughters. The GoFundMe page states that Bellamar’s death was “unbelievable” and “shocking” given her young age.

LOS ANGELES – AUG 2: Ariane Bellamar who currently stars in ABC Family’s “Beverly Hills Nannies” is seen out shopping for flowers and melons on August 2, 2012 in Los Angeles, California

“The financial responsibility of putting on Ari’s funeral has become Scott and my financial weight to bear,” the fundraiser reads. Organizers also hope to allocate remaining funds to charity in Bellamar’s memory or to create a foundation to support women and children in need.

Bellamar, originally from Florida and raised in Toronto, Canada, gained fame as a Playboy model. Her acting career included uncredited appearances in movies such as “Suicide Squad” (2016) and “The Hangover Part III” (2013). She also appeared as herself in the reality show “Beverly Hills Nannies” in 2012 and featured in an episode of “The Millionaire Matchmaker” in 2014.

MALIBU – AUG 24: Ariane Bellamar who currently stars in ABC Family’s “Beverly Hills Nannies” is out with her four dogs on August 24, 2012 in Malibu, California

Bellamar gained widespread attention for her work with Playboy and her role on Beverly Hills Nannies, but she was also known for her outspoken personality on social media. In recent years, she made headlines for allegations against actor Jeremy Piven, claiming he had sexually harassed her—a claim Piven has denied.

Bellamar leaves behind her two daughters.