Doug Kyed, an NFL reporter, has tragically lost his two-year-old daughter, Hallie, who passed away nine months after being diagnosed with cancer.
Doug, who covers the New England Patriots for the Boston Herald, and his wife, Jen, shared the devastating news on social media. They revealed that their beloved daughter, Hallie Kyed, peacefully passed away in her sleep in January 2024. Hallie had been diagnosed with leukemia in April 2023.
As per Hallie’s mom and dad, her condition worsened following a bone marrow transplant.
Unfortunately, Hallie’s final round of chemotherapy did not have the desired effect.
“Last week, the whole family gathered at the hospital to spend cherished moments together. We held on to the hope of remission, inspired by Hallie’s incredible bravery, strength, and resilience throughout her nine-month fight against acute myeloid leukemia and its many challenges,” Kyed shared on his Instagram.
After Hallie’s relapse, Doug shared that the family was doing their best to remain positive despite the challenges their little one was facing.
He expressed his determination by writing, “I’m choosing to stay positive,” and continued, “Hallie has overcome every single obstacle that AML has thrown at her so far. This will undoubtedly be her toughest challenge, but if anyone can conquer it, it’s our fierce little Hallie Bear.“
The NFL reporter acknowledged that they were aware of the grim prognosis after Hallie relapsed following her bone marrow transplant. He mentioned that the family had cherished their time together at the hospital last week, clinging to hope for remission because of Hallie’s remarkable bravery, strength, and resilience throughout her nine-month battle with acute myeloid leukemia and its complications.
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer that originates in the bone marrow, where blood cells are formed. In AML, abnormal myeloid cells, a type of white blood cell, multiply rapidly, overwhelming healthy blood cells. As the disease advances, these abnormal cells can swiftly enter the bloodstream, causing symptoms such as fatigue, easy bruising or bleeding, and a heightened risk of infections. In some instances, AML may spread to other parts of the body, including the lymph nodes, liver, spleen, and central nervous system, although this is less common compared to its primary manifestation in the bone marrow and blood.
Following Hallie’s diagnosis, Doug and his wife have spent many nights at Boston Children’s Hospital. “My wife and I have been alternating between taking care of Hallie and our 5-year-old daughter, Olivia, at home,” he shared.
Jen Kyed expressed her deep sorrow, saying, “There is an immense void in my heart, and the pain is unbearable. I can never comprehend why or how something so tragic could occur.”
Our hearts and thoughts go out to the grieving family during this difficult time.
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