Melissa Mae Carlton, a social media influencer, has announced the death of her youngest daughter Molly on Christmas Day, just over a year after losing her eldest daughter Abi. The family shared the news on Instagram, describing the grief of losing another child during the festive period.
In a post on December 26, Melissa wrote: 'On Christmas morning, our sweet Molly girl, and her big sister Abi were reunited.' Abi died in April 2024 at the age of nine after battling sepsis. Melissa expressed some comfort in believing the sisters are together, noting that Molly had often asked when Jesus would return so Abi could come down.
While the cause of Molly's death has not been officially confirmed, doctors suspect a genetic heart condition, which may also have been responsible for Abi's death. Melissa explained that this understanding came because Molly was monitored in hospital, unlike Abi. She highlighted the importance of sharing this information for families affected by sudden unexpected death in children (SUDC).
Melissa recounted the morning of Molly's death, describing how paramedics arrived quickly and the pediatric trauma centre was nearby. Despite the best possible conditions, she said that the cardiac event was 'in most cases, not survivable.' The family, including Melissa's other children Harry and Lily, are 'devastated, in disbelief, and in shock,' struggling to accept the reality of their loss.
