American influencer Melissa Mae Carlton confirmed the death of her youngest daughter, Molly Carlton, on December 25 in the United States. The news has caused a deep shock, not only because of the young age of the girl, but also because it comes barely a year after the death of her older sister, Abigail, nine years old.
The announcement was made by Melissa herself through her social networks, where she shared a farewell message accompanied by photographs of the little girl. In her publication, the mother expressed the pain of a loss that comes on a particularly sensitive date for the family.
A message marked by mourning and remembrance
In her farewell, Melissa evoked the strong bond between the two sisters and recalled that Molly often spoke of Abigail since her passing. The influencer related that her youngest daughter used to ask her when her sister would return, reflecting the impact the absence had left on her day-to-day life.
The family described the moment as devastating. Both Melissa and her husband, Tom Carlton, shared that they were overcome with grief, bewilderment and emotional exhaustion in the aftermath, acknowledging that they are still finding it difficult to come to terms with the loss.
Medical suspicions and a possible genetic condition
According to information reported in the U.S. media, doctors suspect that Molly may have suffered from a genetic heart disease. This condition could also be related to the death of Abigail, whose death in April 2024 was initially attributed to sepsis.
Melissa explained that her daughter was attended and monitored in the hospital before she died, which allowed specialists to detect signs of a possible hereditary heart condition. However, she clarified that there is still no definitive diagnosis to explain with certainty what happened.
The mother pointed out that, despite the pain, she considers it essential to share the evolution of the medical studies to help other families going through similar situations. In this regard, she referred to sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDC), a condition that is little known and difficult to diagnose.
According to the information, the Carlton family will undergo genetic testing in the coming weeks to determine if there is a hereditary disease that has affected their daughters.
Accompaniment and support
After hearing the news, thousands of followers expressed their solidarity on social networks. Melissa, who for years shared aspects of her family life and raising her children, acknowledged that the grief led her to partially distance herself from creating content, although she continued to use her platforms to talk about the process of loss.
The couple are also mother and father to Harry and Lily. In one of the most poignant moments of her story, Melissa shared a conversation with her son Harry, who recalled a phrase Molly uttered shortly before she died, expressing her desire to be reunited with her older sister.
