The Bachelor alum and model Hailey Merkt, who appeared in the show’s 21st season alongside Nick Viall, has died after a battle with cancer. She was 31. Months before going public in October 2023, Merkt was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a fast-growing blood cancer. News of her tragic death was shared via her Instagram page on Tuesday, months after Merkt’s last post. Under a carousel of pictures honoring Merkt’s life, the caption read: