'So You Think You Can Dance' alum Brooklyn Larsen shares devastating news about stillbirth of second baby
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Brooklyn Larsen, a fan favorite from Season 11 of 'So You Think You Can Dance', has shared the devastating news of the stillbirth of her son.
“Our perfect little boy didn’t make it,” Larsen, 29, wrote in a joint Instagram post with her husband, Tanner Larsen, on November 28.
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The couple recounted their heartbreak, revealing that Brooklyn Larsen went into labor on Sunday, November 24, at 40 weeks and two days, only to learn their child had no heartbeat.
The Larsons described the disbelief and sorrow they felt after months of anticipating a healthy child. “Every single checkup, every ultrasound, every test had shown nothing but a healthy baby. He was always measuring big, always moving, always so active. We never imagined that this could happen,” they wrote.
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Brooklyn delivered their son on Monday morning, November 25, in less than nine minutes. “8 lbs 10 oz of pure perfection,” the couple shared. “Holding him, memorizing every feature, feeling his spirit he was everything we had dreamed of.”
Surrounded by family, the couple spent 12 precious hours with their son, cherishing the brief time they had. Accompanying their heartfelt post were four black-and-white photos of their time with their child, capturing the raw emotion of their loss.
Internet reacts to Brooklyn Larsen's tragic loss
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Brooklyn Larsen, former 'So You Think You Can Dance' contestant, is receiving overwhelming support from fans and friends alike after sharing the heartbreaking news of her stillborn son.
Among the messages, one user wrote, “Truly heartbroken for your sweet family, love you guys so so much!”
Another added, “Heartbroken for you guys. We love you all so so much.”
Others expressed shock and devastation upon hearing the news. “I have no words. Lord, please be with this family,” one comment read.
One user shared their emotional reaction, writing, “Oh my gosh, I lost my breath when I read the first few sentences. I am so, so sorry for your loss. Praying for you guys.”
Another wrote, “My heart stopped after reading the first two lines. I will never understand how these things happen. I am devastated for you, Tanner, and Rome. I will keep you in my prayers.”
The grief was echoed by many, with one person simply stating, “My heart is with you guys. I’m so sorry.”
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