Country singer Ned LeDoux has shared the heartbreaking news his two-year-old daughter Haven died after choking in the family home in Kansas.
The 42-year-old singer made the tragic announcement over the weekend, revealing his daughter with his wife of 11 years, Morgan, died last week.
According to his statement, released on Sunday, they informed friends and fans of the sad passing, thanking everyone for their support.
The singer – who is the son of late country singer-songwriter Chris LeDoux – released his debut album Sagebrush in 2017 with his next album, Next In Line, due for release next month.
‘It is with great sadness that Ned & Morgan inform friends and fans that their two-year-old daughter Haven passed away on October 20th due to a tragic choking accident in the home,’ the statement read on Facebook.
‘The LeDoux family appreciates your love and support and is requesting privacy at this time.’
The family had only celebrated little Haven’s second birthday a little over a month ago, with photos posted to social media of the girl at her party.
Alongside the sweet image on Ned’s Instagram, he wrote on 16 September: ‘Turned the big #2today! Happy to be home for this special day. What a character this one ?’
It was previously reported by Taste Of Country the family’s statement originally included details of emergency services arriving at their house.
It allegedly read: ‘Paramedics were called to the family’s northeast Kansas home on October 20th and arrived quickly, but attempts to resuscitate her were unsuccessful.’
Ned and Morgan also share a son, Branson.
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