Former ‘Bachelor’ Contestant Hailey Merkt Dead At 31
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The reality star, who appeared on season 21 of the dating show, died following a battle with leukemia.
Former “Bachelor” contestant Hailey Merkt died last week of complications from leukemia at age 31.
“It is with broken hearts we share that our beloved Hailey has passed away after a courageous fight for her life,” read a statement on Merkt’s Instagram page shared Tuesday. “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.”
“She will forever be remembered as anything but boring, always hysterically funny, and as someone who lived fully in the present moment,” the statement continued. “Hailey embraced life with an unmatched zest; her beautiful spirit has touched countless lives.”
Merkt, who died July 26, appeared on the 21st season of the ABC reality series in 2017.
The heartfelt tribute went on to praise her “vibrant spirit,” noting that she “will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.”