Patriots Reporter's Daughter Dies After Leukemia Battle
Doug Kyed announces the death of his 2-year-old daughter, Hallie, who fought an aggressive form of leukemia for nine months.
- Doug Kyed, a Patriots beat reporter for the Boston Herald, announced the death of his 2-year-old daughter, Hallie, who died after a nine-month battle with leukemia.
- Hallie died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning, with her parents by her side.
- Hallie's form of leukemia was described as 'aggressive', and despite a successful bone marrow transplant, she relapsed and chemotherapy was ineffective.
- Hallie's mother, Jen, expressed hope that Hallie woke up in an alternate universe and lives a beautiful life, and that they will meet in their dreams.
- The family will be hosting a wake for Hallie on Friday, Jan. 26 from 4-7 p.m. at Oteri Funeral Home in Franklin, Mass.