Hailey Merkt, who was a contestant on season 21 of The Bachelor, has sadly passed away at the age of 31 after a brave battle with cancer. Her death was announced on Instagram with a heartfelt message: “It is with broken hearts we share that our beloved Hailey has passed away after a courageous fight for her life.
The post praised Hailey for her “unimaginable strength, grace, and selflessness” throughout her illness. It highlighted her determination and love for life, noting that she exceeded doctors’ expectations and spent her final moments surrounded by loved ones, doing the things she loved.
The Bachelor community mourned her loss, with fellow contestants expressing their sorrow in the comments. Raven Gates wrote, “Oh my gosh!!! I’m so so sad to hear this 😢 I was so hoping for her recovery. Rest easy, Hailey 🤍 you’ll never be forgotten.” Danielle Maltby and Dominique Alexis also shared heartfelt messages, celebrating Hailey’s warm and vibrant spirit.
Hailey had been sharing her battle with leukemia online and joyfully announced being “leukemia free” in April on her GoFundMe page. However, a recent update revealed that her cancer had returned aggressively.
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