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Tragedy has befallen the world of nation music.
On Sunday, singer Drake White and his spouse, Alex, confirmed the demise of their new child daughter, Della Elizabeth White.
She handed away simply minutes after being born at 29 weeks gestation.
Drake White performs on the Ryman Auditorium on August 28, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Picture by Jason Kempin/Getty Photos)
“On Sunday, August 31st our precious daughter, Della Elizabeth White, went peacefully to be with Jesus. We are so thankful for the holy moments God gave us with her,” the spouses captioned a joint Instagram submit, sharing a picture of the pair cradling their child woman late final month.
Continued the emotional message:
“The Lord has been so close to and near us throughout this troublesome time. He has held us up and sustained us by means of all of it.
“We are heartbroken and soul tired, but we know we will get through this difficult time with the strength, peace, and joy that only our Heavenly Father can provide. May Della be held in the arms of Jesus until we see her again someday.”
Alex additionally cited two Psalms through this add, 34:18 and 31:10, 14-15.
Drake White performs at Marathon Music Works on Could 8, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Picture by Jason Kempin/Getty Photos)
The couple (additionally dad and mom to a two-year previous son) had introduced its being pregnant in Could, telling Individuals Journal they have been “able to conceive through IVF” and had their frozen embryo switch in March.
Previous to welcoming their toddler, the couple suffered by means of a six-year-long journey to parenthood that included well being points for every of them… along with their fertility struggles.
“We’ve been through so much,” Drake advised Individuals of the expertise in September 2022.
“We’ve been through so much, from my having a stroke on stage to Alex being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and having an autoimmune disorder. And then this was just something else that tested our faith and tested our strength.”
Drake White attends the 56th Annual ASCAP Nation Music Awards on November 12, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Picture by Jason Kempin/Getty Photos)
“I am so sorry. I love you and I’m praying for you all. No one should ever go through this kind of pain. I know your sweet girl will always be in your heart and watching over you.”
Lauren Alaina additionally commented as follows: “My hearts aches for you. Sending a lot love and prayer your approach.
And Chase Rice wrote, “Love you buddy.”
