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Reba McEntire’s Son Shelby and Wife Marissa Announce Early Miscarriage

She says she spoke out to acknowledge supporters, hoping to reduce stigma around early pregnancy loss.

Overview

  • Marissa Blackstock disclosed on Dec. 5 via Instagram that she experienced a very early miscarriage after her first positive pregnancy test.
  • She said the positive test appeared on Thanksgiving morning, the day after her father died, following three years of trying to conceive.
  • Marissa described the brief pregnancy as proof that conception is possible and affirmed she will continue pursuing motherhood.
  • Fans and public figures responded to the post with condolences and messages of support, according to multiple outlets.
  • The loss comes during a difficult year for the Blackstock–McEntire family, which also includes Brandon Blackstock’s death from melanoma in August.