‘The Bachelor’ Alum Hailey Merkt Dead At 31 After Cancer Battle, Rachel Lindsay & More Pay Tribute

Bachelor Nation is mourning a heartbreaking loss. Hailey Merkt, who was a contestant on Season 21 of “The Bachelor,” died on July 26 at the age of 31 following a battle with leukemia. Her loved ones announced the sad news on Instagram on July 30, writing in part, “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.”