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Melissa Mae Carlton Announces Daughter Molly's Death on Christmas Day

Doctors now suspect a genetic heart condition may underlie the sudden loss, with final answers still pending.

Overview

  • The faith and grief influencer shared the news on Instagram, saying the family is in shock and asking for prayers.
  • Molly's death follows the April 2024 loss of her sister Abigail, who died at age nine after sepsis.
  • In a follow-up post, Carlton said clinicians believe Molly likely had a genetic heart condition that could also have affected Abigail.
  • She noted there is no official diagnosis yet, though hospital monitoring of Molly provided insights that were not available when Abigail died suddenly.
  • Carlton said the family plans further genetic evaluation and found some comfort in Molly’s frequent wish to be reunited with her sister.