The Block couple Dan Reilly, Dani Wales, share ‘insurmountable’ devastation after death of newborn baby girl
Dan Reilly and Dani Wales of The Block have shared their profound heartbreak after the tragic death of their newborn daughter.
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TV couple Dan Reilly and Dani Wales have shared their heartbreak and “insurmountable grief” after losing their newborn.
The Block favourites shared that their daughter Billie passed away on Wednesday at just 10 days old.
“Billie Vera Reilly 8/12/24 - 18/12/24
“It is with insurmountable grief that we share the news that our daughter Billie, has passed on from this life and into the next at just 10 days young,’’ the couple shared on social media.
“In Billie’s short time in this world, she taught us an intensity of both love and pain we never knew possible. She taught us what really matters. Billie was so wanted, so loved and she made us parents... and what an honor it is to be her mummy and daddy.”
The couple posted a picture of themselves arm in arm looking over their beloved baby to the INXS song Beautiful Girl.
“She will always be our daughter,’’ they continued.
“It’s clear to us that Billie was far too good for this world but if we know anything for sure, it’s that Billie’s legacy will make an impact greater than all of us.
“Thank you @mrskevinsphotos for capturing such beautiful family photos for us and also for @heartfelt_ausnz for capturing many of Billie’s firsts. We want to make special mention of “Billie’s Besties” at @theroyalwomens — the nurses, doctors & staff in NICU are some of the most incredible people to walk this earth and we’ll be forever grateful for the care and love they gave our girl, and us.”
Reilly and Wales asked that if people are in a position to, to make a donation in Billie’s honor to The Royal Women’s Hospital. (link below)
“Lastly, we understand there will be questions, and so many of the answers we just don’t have yet. We’ll share more in time but for now we ask for privacy as we work through this together and with our loved ones.”
The couple then shared a quote — “You look so pretty, pretty like the sun. I could watch forever, while you shine on everyone.” — and ended the devastating post with the words “We love you Billie”.
In July the Reillys announced they were expecting their first child.
They first appeared on the 2012 series of The Block and came second, winning $448,000.
They got married in 2018 with Reilly since becoming Foreman on the show.
https://in-memoriam2.raisely.com/ourbeautifulbillie
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