BACHELOR contestant Hailey Merkt passed away aged 31 after a “courageous fight” with leukaemia.
Hailey’s family confirmed the tragic news in a social media post on her own Instagram.
Hailey Merkt was born on November 3, 1992.
She was a contestant on the Bachelor where she introduced herself as a photographer.
According to her Linkedin profile, Hailey last worked as a senior marketing and communications manager.
Originally from Vancouver BC, Canada, she studied Communication and media studies at Carleton University.
She also graduated from Conestoga College with a diploma in print journalism.
She tragically died on July 26, 2024.
An Instagram post, which featured photos of Hailey, read: “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 …