Hailey Merkt Dies: ‘The Bachelor’ Season 21 Contestant Was 31
She was not on the list.
Hailey Merkt, a contestant on The Bachelor Season 21, has died. She was 31.
Merkt, who appeared on the ABC dating reality series in 2016 with Nick Viall as The Bachelor, died July 26 following a battle with leukemia.
“It is with broken hearts we share that our beloved Hailey has passed away after a courageous fight for her life,” read a post on Merkt’s Instagram page. “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 noted that Merkt would “be remembered 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.”
“Hailey will be profoundly missed by all who knew her,” the post continued. “Her laughter, her love, and her vibrant spirit have left an undeniable mark on our hearts. 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.”
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