BACHELOR alum Hailey Merkt has died following a battle with leukemia.
News of her death was confirmed in a social media post shared on her personal Instagram page after her passing.
The post, which featured a photo of Hailey, revealed that she died on July 26.
“It is with broken hearts we share that our beloved Hailey has passed away after a courageous fight for her life,” the post began.
“Hailey faced this journey with unimaginable strength, grace, and selflessness. 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.”
The post praised Hailey as “anything but boring, always hysterically funny, and as someone who lived fully in the present moment.”
“Hailey embraced life with an unmatched zest; her beautiful spirit has touched countless lives,” the caption added.
The post continued, “Hailey will be profoundly missed by all who knew her. Her laughter, her love, and her vibrant spirit have left an undeniable mark on our heart. While we grieve her loss, we find comfort in knowing that her spirit will live on in all the lives she touched.
“Rest in peace, Hailey.”
