Bachelor’s star Hailey Merkt shocked fans by passing away at age 31 following a cancer struggle
After battling cancer, Season 21 participant Hailey Merkt of The Bachelor passed suddenly at the age of 31, according to her family. After a valiant battle for her life, our beautiful Hailey went away, and we share this news with shattered hearts.
Hailey’s family sent a touching message on Instagram, saying, “She faced this journey with unimaginable strength, grace, and selflessness.” Hailey was well-known for her lively personality and contagious sense of humour.
Her passing has had a significant effect on everyone who knew her. “She chose to spend her final moments surrounded by loved ones and doing what she cherished most with no regrets, and her determination, courage, and will to live surpassed every timeline the doctors gave her,” her family said following her passing.
Her family said following her death on July 26 that “her determination, courage, and will to live surpassed every timeline the doctors gave her, and she chose to spend her final moments surrounded by loved ones and doing what she cherished most with no regrets.”
According to Hailey’s relatives, she experienced life to the fullest and left a lasting impression on everyone she came into contact with. The family added, “She will be remembered as someone who lived fully in the present moment, always hysterically funny, and anything but boring.” Everyone who knew Hailey will deeply miss her. Her love, laughter, and lively character have irrevocably touched our hearts.
Apart from the numerous emotional recollections, Hailey’s relatives found solace in the enduring influence she left behind. We take solace in the knowledge that her spirit will endure in all the lives she touched, even as we mourn her passing. In their heartfelt statement, they wished Hailey “rest in peace.”
Hailey had been transparent with her social media followers about her struggle with leukaemia, sharing her insights and experiences. Her family had set up a GoFundMe page, stating that she had received a bone marrow transplant earlier this year, which at first gave her some optimis.
She was given nine months to live without having to worry about cancer, according to the doctors. She was tragically informed that leukaemia cells had aggressively reappeared barely six weeks later.
Hailey kept a cheerful attitude throughout her battle, posting pictures from her therapy on Instagram and offering style and lifestyle inspiration. She posted an infrequent photo of herself grinning during therapy in October, tagging it with the words, “A rare moment caught smiling during treatment :).” The former Bachelor star’s family invited everyone they knew to share their memories of Hailey and conveyed their sincere gratitude for the outpouring of support during her cancer fight. A number of Hailey’s other competitors from Nick Viall’s season of The Bachelor posted their own condolences, expressing their deep sadness at their friend’s passing.
That season’s winner, Vanessa Grimaldi, wrote: “Our beautiful girl!! 💔” I was devastated to hear this news. You radiate so much light, and I will never forget your gorgeous, broad smile. Always. You relax, buddy! 🤍🕊��� Hugs and kisses to all of your loved ones xoxo. “I count myself so lucky to know your laugh and grateful to have met and loved the realest, warmest, most beautiful soul in the weirdest of places 🌹forever grateful for your friendship there and in the real world,” wrote Danielle Maltby in her poignant statement. What a powerhouse you are, my darling. I love you all so much. Rest easy. 🤍
Similar thoughts were expressed by Dominique Alexis, who said, “My love, I hope you are in the most beautiful peaceful place.” Though I can’t fathom not seeing you again, I will treasure every memory we share. I adore you 💔. Raven Gates went on, saying, “Oh my god! This news breaks my heart 😖 I was really hoping she would get well. Hailey, rest easy 🤍 you will always be remembered. The GoFundMe page states that an official funeral is not planned per Hailey’s desires. Rather, her family is hoping that the people she impacted would carry her memory on through the memories of her.