Influencer Melissa Mae Carlton has shared devastating news with her followers, announcing the death of her youngest daughter, Molly, on Christmas Day. The tragedy comes just 18 months after the family lost their nine-year-old daughter, Abigail, who died from sepsis.

In an emotional post shared on Instagram on Boxing Day, Melissa described the unimaginable pain her family is facing. She wrote that Molly and her beloved older sister Abi are now reunited, a thought she says is the only small comfort amid overwhelming grief. Melissa revealed that Molly missed her sister deeply and often spoke about wanting to see her again, asking when Jesus would return so Abi could come back.

Melissa and her husband, Tom, are also parents to Lily and Harry, and described the family as heartbroken, shaken, and struggling to process the loss. She shared a poignant moment involving her son Harry, who recalled Molly quietly telling him days earlier that she wanted to be with her sister — words that now carry heartbreaking weight.

While the family is still awaiting an official diagnosis, doctors believe Molly may have had a genetic heart condition, which they also suspect may have contributed to Abigail’s death. Melissa shared this information to raise awareness about SUDC, noting that even minor illnesses can trigger fatal cardiac events in children with such conditions.

Despite swift medical attention and every possible intervention, Melissa said Molly’s body fought bravely, though the event was ultimately unsurvivable. She thanked supporters for their prayers and asked that they continue, as the family faces the long and painful road ahead.

For those affected by bereavement, support is available through professional grief services.