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NFL Player & Influencer Announce Infant Son's Passing
1 Aug
Summary
- Patrick Murtagh and Hannah Orval announced the loss of their baby boy.
- Their son, Meelo Michael Murtagh, was born early and passed away.
- The couple shared their grief and love for their child on Instagram.
Former NFL player Patrick Murtagh and influencer Hannah Orval have publicly shared the heartbreaking news of their son's passing. Meelo Michael Murtagh was born early and has "slept," as announced by the couple on Instagram on Friday, August 1, 2026.
In their announcement, the couple described their brief time as a family as "irreplaceable" and their son as the "biggest missing piece." Orval expressed immense love for her child, emphasizing her willingness to endure childbirth again just to have met him.
Orval also took to her Instagram Story to share her thoughts on motherhood, pain, and grief. She commended Murtagh's strength during this difficult time, acknowledging the profound pain they are experiencing but noting Murtagh's unwavering support.
The couple, who went public with their relationship in 2024, had announced their pregnancy as a "rainbow baby" on May 2. Murtagh, an Australian athlete, previously played for the Denver Broncos and the Gold Coast Suns in the Australian Football League.
