In an unexpected and tragic turn of events, the popular online personality, loved by many for her glamorous lifestyle and family-oriented posts, shared the heartbreaking news that shocked her followers.
Cristie Taylor, widely known as @merrittandstyle on Instagram, revealed on Monday that her young son Callahan had tragically died in an accident. The heartbreaking announcement, which has since gone viral, prompted an outpouring of sympathy from thousands of fans and supporters on social media.
“It is with heavy hearts that we lost our beloved Callahan in a terrible accident last week,” Taylor wrote. “He made our whole family so happy and was such a blessing.
Blogger Cristie Taylor recently shared the devastating news of the death of her young son Callahan in a tragic accident.
On Monday, Taylor, known as @merrittandstyle on Instagram, made an emotional announcement. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of our beloved Callahan in a terrible accident last week,” she wrote. “He brought so much joy to our family and was an incredible blessing.
Taylor expressed a deep love for him, affectionately referred to as “Cal-Bear” by Callahan’s older brothers. “His big brothers loved him more than anything,” she said.
Details regarding Callahan’s age or the cause of the accident have not been released. Taylor said the family is devastated but finds some comfort in their faith. “As parents, we are absolutely heartbroken over the loss of our son. Knowing that he is safe with Jesus brings us peace.”
She accompanied the post with a photo of Callahan and her husband, David Walker. The post has since received almost 20,000 likes and many followers have expressed their condolences. “I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for peace in your hearts,” one of them commented. Another shared: “Sending prayers and hope you find comfort in the midst of the pain.”
Taylor runs Merritt & Style, an online lifestyle store, with her sister. Known online for her stylish outfits, long blonde hair and luxury travel, Taylor has often shared glimpses of her life with her school children.
Callahan’s father, David Walker, is less active on social media, with his last Instagram post more than six months old. In this post, he reflected on 15 years of marriage and his family, and shared a heartfelt presentation of his wife and children.
Details of Callahan’s memorial service have not yet been released.
The tragic loss of Callahan has left Cristie Taylor and her family grieving deeply, while their online community has rallied around them with love and support. Taylor and her husband, David Walker, navigate this heartbreaking time and find comfort in their faith and the memories of their son. The family has not yet announced details of a memorial service, but their heartfelt contributions continue to serve as a testament to the deep love they shared with Callahan.