The world mourns the heartbreaking loss of Hallie Kyed, the two-year-old daughter of NFL reporter Doug Kyed, who battled acute myeloid leukemia. In an Instagram post, Doug shared the devastating news of Hallie’s passing on January 21, nine months after her diagnosis.

According to Doug, Hallie’s condition worsened following a bone marrow transplant, and her chemotherapy proved ineffective. In his heartfelt post, Doug described Hallie as a special and impactful child who left a positive mark on those around her.

Despite the family spending special time at the hospital in the last week, holding out hope for remission, Hallie’s aggressive form of leukemia grew out of control. Doug expressed gratitude for the efforts of Boston Children’s Hospital, acknowledging their unwavering support throughout Hallie’s nine-month battle.

In his poignant tribute, Doug reminisced about Hallie’s spirited personality, her love for princess dresses, and her determination to get what she wanted. He emphasized the importance of persistence, a lesson he hopes others will learn from Hallie’s brave journey.

As the Kyed family faces this profound loss, Hallie will be laid to rest on January 26. The world joins in offering heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Kyed family during this incredibly difficult time.