Hailey Merkt, who was on “The Bachelor,” passed away at 31 after fighting cancer. On July 30, her Instagram shared the sad news with several photos.
The message said she faced her illness with great strength and chose to spend her final moments with loved ones, doing what she loved.
Merkt, who was on Nick Viall’s season in 2016, was remembered as funny, full of life, and living in the moment. Her vibrant spirit touched many people.
The post said her laughter and love left a lasting mark, and while she will be missed, her spirit will live on in those she impacted. In place of flowers, people were encouraged to donate to a GoFundMe campaign.
Former “Bachelor” contestants expressed their sadness in the comments. Raven Gates, also from Season 21, said she was very sad and had hoped for Merkt’s recovery.
Dominique Alexis shared that she hopes Merkt is at peace and will cherish their memories together. Danielle Maltby felt lucky to have known Merkt and appreciated their friendship, calling her a powerful force.
For more details, refer to the original report from Parade.
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