Country singer Drake White and his wife, Alex, have announced the death of their baby daughter, Della Elizabeth White, who was born prematurely at 29 weeks. The couple shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram on Sunday, revealing that Della lived for just 20 minutes after her birth on August 31.
In a joint post, Alex wrote: “We are so thankful for the holy moments God gave us with her. The Lord has been so near and close to us during this difficult time. He has held us up and sustained us through it all. We are heartbroken and soul tired, but we know we will get through this difficult time with the strength, peace, and joy that only our Heavenly Father can provide.” She added that Della weighed 3lb 3.5oz at birth.
The couple, who also have a two-year-old son named Hank, had announced in May that they were expecting another child through IVF. In a previous interview, Drake spoke about their struggles, including his stroke on stage and Alex’s type 1 diabetes and autoimmune disorder, saying: “This was just something else that tested our faith and tested our strength.”
