Country singer Drake White and his wife, Alex, are holding on to faith as they share their most painful loss. The couple revealed that their baby girl, Della Elizabeth White, died minutes after her birth at 29 weeks on August 31.
(Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT)“On Sunday, August 31st, our precious daughter, Della Elizabeth White, went peacefully to be with Jesus. We are so thankful for the holy moments God gave us with her,” Alex wrote on Instagram, posting a tender photo of herself and Drake cradling their daughter.
Alex White’s Emotional Tribute
In her post, Alex poured her heart out about their grief and faith. “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,” she wrote.
She continued, “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. May Della be held in the arms of Jesus until we see her again someday.”
Alex also shared comforting verses, including Psalm 34:18: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Fans and loved ones flooded their post with sweet comments. One comment read: “My hearts aches for you. Sending so much love and prayer your way. ❤️”
Another comment read: “I am so so very incredibly sorry to hear this. Heartbroken for you both. Sending you both love. No one should ever have to go through the loss of a child”
Another one chimed in and wrote: “This is devastating, I am so sorry, we are praying for you both and your family 🙏 🤍”
Journey to Parenthood
The couple had previously opened up to People magazine about their pregnancy journey. Alex explained that they conceived through IVF after a frozen embryo transfer in March, learning they were expecting 10 days later. Their baby was due in November.
The road to parenthood had not been easy. Both Drake and Alex faced serious health struggles in recent years, including Drake’s onstage stroke in 2019 and Alex’s diagnoses of type 1 diabetes and an autoimmune disorder. Despite the challenges, they shared their story openly, hoping to inspire others navigating similar battles.
White Says Faith & Community Are Carrying Him Through Grief
(Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT)Drake previously told People that he hoped to encourage others by speaking about their struggles. “We’ve been through so much, from my having a stroke on stage to Alex being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and having an autoimmune disorder. And then this was just something else that tested our faith and tested our strength,” he said in 2022.
At the time, the musician stressed the importance of leaning on others. “I want to encourage married couples, individuals in general, to lean on your community and others that are going through it,” he shared.
Now, as the couple grieves their daughter’s passing, fans and fellow country artists are flooding their pages with prayers, love, and unwavering support.
