In our hearts.

Bachelor Nation fans got to know Hailey Merkt on Season 21 of “The Bachelor,” and she’s been keeping fans updated with her life on social media since.

In October 2023, Hailey took to Instagram to share her cancer diagnosis alongside a photo of her receiving treatment.

She wrote, “A rare moment caught smiling during treatment :)”

Now, Hailey’s family took to her Instagram page to share the heartbreaking news that she has passed away less than a year after sharing her leukemia diagnosis.

Alongside a series of photos of beautiful Hailey, they wrote, “It is with broken hearts we share that our beloved Hailey has passed away after a courageous fight for her life. 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.”

They went on, writing, “She will forever 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.”

The family also thanked everyone who supported her during this difficult journey.

They ended their post by saying, “Hailey will be profoundly missed by all who knew her. 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.”

Many of Hailey’s fellow Bachelor Nation stars shared their love and deepest condolences in the comments of the post.

Raven Gates Gottschalk said, “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.”

Danielle Maltby wrote, “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.”

And Dominique Alexis said, “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 💔”