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Drake White Announces Newborn Daughter’s Death After Premature Birth at 29 Weeks

The couple shared a faith-centered Instagram statement after conceiving via IVF following years of health challenges.

Overview

  • In a joint post Sunday, Drake and Alex White said daughter Della Elizabeth was born Aug. 31 at 8:52 a.m. and died at 9:12 a.m.
  • The couple said she arrived at about 29 weeks’ gestation and weighed 3 lbs., 3.5 oz.
  • They framed the message with Bible verses and wrote that they are leaning on their faith as they grieve.
  • The pregnancy was conceived via IVF after a March frozen embryo transfer, and the baby had been due in November; they also share a 2-year-old son.
  • Fellow country artists and fans posted condolences, including Jessie James Decker, Lauren Alaina, RaeLynn, Terri Clark and Chase Rice.