Melissa Mae Carlton’s youngest daughter, Molly, tragically passed away from a suspected heart condition one year after the death of the influencer’s daughter Abi.
“On Christmas morning, our sweet Molly girl, and her big sister Abi were reunited. 💔,” she wrote via Instagram Friday.
“We are devastated. In disbelief. Confused and in shock. We are exhausted and shaken after a day filled with trauma and heartbreak,” Carlton added.
Carlton shared that the “only thing” bringing her “even a small sense of comfort” is knowing how “deeply” Molly missed her sister.
“She would often ask me, ‘Mummy, when is Jesus coming back so Abi can come down?’” the internet personality explained.
Melissa, who is married to Tom Carlton, shared that their son, Harry, reassured her that Molly “got what she wanted” to be with Abi.
Melissa, who didn’t share Molly’s age, posted heartbreaking photos of herself and Tom at their daughter’s hospital bedside, and several other sweet snaps.
The couple is also parents to a daughter named Lily.
In a follow-up post, Melissa shared an update on Molly’s death after “some speculation,” writing, “First of all, we are absolutely overwhelmed by the outpouring of support & prayers we have received.”
Melissa explained that she and Tom believed they were “aligned for the best conditions and the best outcome” after first responders arrived quickly to take Molly to the hospital, which was 15 minutes away.
She shared that a minor illness might have triggered Molly’s “cardiac event,” adding, “Her little body fought so hard. But we’ve been told that this type of cardiac event is, in most cases, not survivable.”
“It’s hard to even comprehend,” Melissa added. “The doctors believe Molly had a genetic heart condition and suspect this may have been the case with Abi as well.”
She continued. “I’m sharing this because I believe it could be critical information for families who have experienced SUDC (sudden unexpected death in children).”
Melissa admitted she “never felt satisfied” with the answers she got when Abi died due to sepsis in April 2024 at the age of 9.
The Carlton family plans to seek “more answers soon” and “will be doing more genetic investigation.”
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