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Fans in shock as ‘Bachelor’ alum Hailey Merkt ???? at 31 after cancer battle

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Throughout her fight, Hailey maintained a positive outlook, documenting moments from her treatment on Instagram, while also sharing fashion and lifestyle inspiration. In one post from October, she shared a rare glimpse of her smile during treatment, captioning it: “A rare moment caught smiling during treatment :).”

The Bachelor alum’s family expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of support during her cancer journey and encouraged those who knew Hailey to share their memories of her.

Several of Hailey’s fellow contestants from Nick Viall’s season of The Bachelor shared their own tributes, expressing heartbreak over the loss of their friend.

 

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Vanessa Grimaldi, who won that season, wrote: “Our beautiful girl!! ? This news broke me. You are such a light, your beautiful big smile will always be something I remember. Always. Rest easy, friend! ??️ Sending big hugs to your loved ones xoxo.”

Danielle Maltby also shared a heartfelt message: “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…. What a force my girl, rest easy ? so much love to all your people.”

Dominique Alexis echoed similar sentiments, saying: “My love, I hope you are in the most beautiful peaceful place. I can’t imagine that I won’t see you again but I’ll cherish every memory together. Love you ?.”

Raven Gates added: “Oh my gosh!!! I’m so so sad to hear this ? I was so hoping for her recovery. Rest easy, Hailey ? you’ll never be forgotten.”

Per Hailey’s wishes, there will not be an official funeral, as noted on the GoFundMe page. Instead, her family hopes that those whose lives she touched will keep her memory alive through the moments they shared with her.

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