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Hallie was diagnosed in April 2023 with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, an aggressive type of cancer that attacks bone marrow, a GoFundMe campaign set up for her said. She died in her sleep Sunday night, Jan. 21, her father, Doug Kyed, announced on social media.
Doug said despite the dire prognosis, Hallie never gave up the fight, her big dreams, or her bright smile.
Hal, my koala baby, my little Hallie Bear, my Sour Patch Kid. She’d yell “DADDDDYYY” at me to take her on a walk around the hospital floor and then give me sweet little pats on the back when I took her out of her crib. She was so beautiful, naturally funny (and knew it) and was going to be a star in dance class. Doctors, nurses and hospital staff loved seeing which princess dress she’d be wearing that day (or particular hour). ... The world is a worse place without Hallie in it.
A GoFundMe created to help cover her medical bills and the family's expenses as they spent weeks at Boston Children's Hospital has raised over $157,000 from more than 3,000 donors.
Michael Magann, who organized the fundraiser, posted the horrible news on Monday. He said Hallie's zeal for life never wavered — even in the darkest moments.
She had so much life in her little body. Before she was diagnosed, she always woke up so excited for the day. She’d go straight to the closet and drawers to get herself ready, saying “jacket, boots, hat, car,” ready to go. Throughout her battle with leukemia, she always got up. She demanded to go on about 800 walks in her stroller in her final week. She passed away with paint on her hands and sparkles in her hair from doing crafts.
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