Former “Bachelor” contestant Hailey Mercado lost the battle against cancer.
Hailey’s death was announced Tuesday on her Instagram page following her battle with leukemia — cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues — which she publicly revealed she had in 2023.
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In the Instagram post, her loved ones first spoke about how heartbroken they were to see her leave them after a brave fight.
They said she handled herself with strength, grace and selflessness as she faced her illness head-on. They also said her determination catapulted her beyond every timeline doctors gave her to live until her final moments surrounded by those closest to her.
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The statement went on to say that Hailey had a real zest for life and touched so many people, as well as being “hysterically funny” and never boring, and will be greatly missed.
Accompanying the message was a series of photos showing Hailey in happier moments, with her bright smile and holding her cute puppy.
After breaking the news of her cancer diagnosis, Hailey began posting online about her medical treatments. In October 2023, she posted a photo of herself looking sick and haggard, but still cracking a smile.
Months later, Hailey said she was “leukemia free,” but weeks later doctors said the cancer cells had returned aggressively and She died last Friday.
You may recall… Hailey appeared on season 21 of “The Bachelor” with Nick Viall.
Hailey was only 31 years old.
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