Overview
- Carlton announced on Dec. 26 that Molly died on Dec. 25, sharing hospital photos and asking followers to pray as the family grieves.
- In a preliminary update, she said clinicians believe Molly had a genetic cardiac condition and they suspect the same may have affected Abigail, who died in April 2024 at age 9 after sepsis.
- Carlton said Molly’s in-hospital monitoring enabled doctors to form a tentative explanation that was not possible when Abi became sick.
- She relayed doctors’ guidance that such cardiac events are often not survivable and that even a minor illness could trigger one in children with these conditions.
- Carlton noted rapid emergency response and nearby pediatric trauma care, said the family is stepping back from regular content, acknowledged fundraisers for expenses, and emphasized that no official cause has been confirmed.