Courtney Stodden suffers a miscarriage

Courtney Stodden has suffered a miscarriage.

The 21-year-old reality star was expecting her first child with husband Doug Hutchison but has now sadly lost the baby.

In a statement released to People magazine, her manager said: "It is with a heavy heart to inform you that last week Courtney Stodden suffered a heartbreaking miscarriage. Courtney and her husband, Doug, are at an emotional loss for words and are using this time to grieve with their close family and friends.

"Please respect their privacy as the couple try to cope with losing their precious baby and seek the support they both need."

Following her loss, Courtney – who was around three months pregnant – tweeted: "I love you my sweet angel", and "God is embracing you."

She also posted a picture of a quote that said: "Babies lost in the womb were never touched by fear, they were never cold, never hungry, never alone & importantly always knew love."

Courtney married 56-year-old actor Doug in 2011 but split just two years later. However, they soon reconciled as she knew Doug was the one she wanted to spend the rest of her life with.

In May they announced they were having a baby and they also renewed their vows to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary.

Courtney recently revealed how her husband had been looking after her.

She said: "Doug has been fabulous. He’s been taking care of me so well. He gets sympathy morning sickness. It’s funny.

"He’s such a great husband, and he’s like, ‘I think you are sexier now’. I’m like, ‘I don’t know how to take that. Do you want me to be all lumpy?’"