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Nick Viall Remembers ‘Sweet And Kind’ Bachelor Contestant Hailey Merkt After Her Tragic Death


Nick Viall broke his silence after a contestant from his season of The Bachelor passed away last week. As we previously reported, Hailey Merkt died from

She received the terrible news that the “leukemia cells were back and moving fast.” Sadly, Hailey lost her battle with cancer on July 26. 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. Following the announcement, friends, fans, and fellow Bachelor alums left touching tributes in the comments section.

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Nick Viall is seen for the first time since learning about the death of Hailey Merkt who was a contestant on his season of The Bachelor