Former The Bachelorette star Bill Goldsmith has publicly shared his profound grief following the tragic stillbirth of his daughter, Olive May Goldsmith, three weeks ago.
A Father's Heartbreaking Letter
Posting a poignant black-and-white photograph to his Instagram on Sunday, Bill Goldsmith was pictured tenderly cradling his daughter and kissing her forehead. He accompanied the image with a deeply moving letter written directly to Olive. The letter began, "To my dearest Olive, I wanted to write you a letter, as we never had the chance to speak." He expressed the immense love he and the baby's mother, Isabelle Eisermann, hold for their daughter, stating they miss her every single day.
Bill revealed the couple's hearts are "forever broken" and that they think of Olive constantly. He described his personal experience with grief, noting that as a man he has tried to keep busy with work as a potential coping mechanism. "Grief is a strange thing, and I’ve been very privileged to have never felt it at this level before," he wrote. "It arrives without warning, and when it does, it can be completely overwhelming." He found solace in a quote, sharing, "Without love, there is no grief," which he said made perfect sense, explaining their deep pain is a direct result of their deep love for Olive.
The Couple's Tragic Announcement
Bill and Isabelle first shared the devastating news of their loss earlier this month. In a joint post, they confirmed the heartbreaking details: "Our sweet girl, Olive May Goldsmith, was born sleeping on Thursday, 31st October at 4.14am at 27 weeks." The couple had previously announced they were expecting their first child in September, with Isabelle posting an ultrasound image and writing, "Baby Goldsmith arriving Jan 2026!"
Bill's partner, Isabelle, responded to his Instagram tribute with her own touching words. "These are such beautiful words for our precious girl," she commented, adding, "In my tummy, Olive heard your voice and felt your kisses. You are the best dad ever."
An Outpouring of Public Support
The emotional post was quickly met with an influx of supportive messages from followers and friends. One person reassured the couple, "You did speak. She heard every word you said to her and felt every bit of love by you both. She felt nothing but love, her whole, but short life. RIP little one." Another wrote, "Olive is so loved by you. That is the greatest gift you have given her." A third message offered comfort, stating, "Beautiful! Olive is watching over you both. Always with you."
Bill Goldsmith rose to fame as an early frontrunner on Ali Oetjen's season of The Bachelorette in 2018. For anyone affected by the loss of a pregnancy, stillbirth, or the death of a baby or child, the Red Nose Grief and Loss Support Line is available 24/7 on 1300 308 307.
