NFL reporter Doug Kyed confirms the death of his two-year-old daughter

• NFL reporter Doug Kyed’s daughter dies.
• He confirmed the loss on social media.
• She had been battling leukemia.

Renowned NFL journalist Doug Kyed announced the tragic death of his two-year-old daughter.

He announced his little girl’s death through his official X (formerly Twitter) account.

The sports reporter revealed in April that his daughter received the devastating diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

He received many comments expressing support in the face of the tragedy that both he and his wife are going through.

Doug Kyed’s daughter dies

In a shocking announcement, renowned NFL journalist Doug Kyed shared the devastating news that his 2-year-old daughter had died.

«Hallie died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning as Jen and I held her hands in bed,» Kyed wrote.

The news shocked the sports community and beyond, leaving those who closely followed the journalist’s career in shock.

«We’re completely lost and heartbroken without Hallie. Our lives will never be the same,» he continued.

What happened to Hallie Kyed?

In the same statement, the host discussed his daughter’s leukemia diagnosis.

«Any of you know our two-year-old, Hallie, was diagnosed with AML in April,» he began his statement.

After nine months fighting the disease with her parents, the little girl lost her battle.

«Hallie was such a special kid, and she made a positive impact on so many people she met,» Doug Kyed continued.

‘We were lucky to be her parents’

The statement, accompanied by a series of photographs, described the difficulties that Doug Kyed and his family faced after Hallie’s diagnosis.

«We were lucky to be her parents, and Olivia knows she was fortunate to have the best baby sister,» the sports communicator said.

Likewise, he confirmed that Hallie was unlikely to recover after she had surgery.

«We knew the prognosis was poor when she relapsed after her bone marrow transplant, so the whole family spent special time at the hospital last week,» he added.

Doug Kyed’s daughter dies

The shocking statement revealed the hopes that the Kyed family held out that little Hallie would beat the disease.

«[W]e held out hope for remission because of how brave, strong and resilient Hallie had been through her entire nine-month battle with acute myeloid leukemia.»

«Unfortunately, chemotherapy after transplant was ineffective, and her aggressive form of leukemia had grown out of control by the time she started a trial treatment,» he added.

The Kyed family’s story of the tragedy they bravely faced resonated with his followers on X (formerly Twitter).

Jen Kyed shares her grief

The strength and determination demonstrated by Kyed and his wife during as they battled their daughter’s leukemia inspired many.

«I don’t know how any of this works. I hope she woke up in an alternate universe with other versions of us and she lives a beautiful life.,» Kyed’s wife Jen shared on Instagram.

«I’d give anything to have her snuggling in bed with me. She deserved the world. Miss you endlessly,» wrote Jen Kyed.

The words resonated with their community of followers. A friend of the family started a GoFundMe campaign to help cover Hallie’s medical expenses.