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Haliburton Weds Amidst Tragic Loss
4 Aug
Summary
- Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones celebrated their wedding.
- The ceremony followed the tragic death of a friend on vacation.
- The couple had a courthouse wedding before the main ceremony.
Indiana Pacers player Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones celebrated their wedding on August 3, 2026. This joyous occasion occurred less than two months after the tragic passing of Jones' friend, Makenzi Kern, who died on June 8, 2026, during a bachelorette trip. Kern, 26, died from unspecified health complications while on vacation with Jones and other friends in St. Barts.
Jones, 28, shared the news via Instagram, showcasing her new wedding rings. The couple had a private courthouse ceremony last month before their larger wedding celebration, which included a surprise performance by rapper 50 Cent. Jones fondly remembered Kern as a "funniest, goofiest person" who was a constant supporter of both her and Haliburton.
Kern and Jones met as cheerleaders at Iowa State University, where Haliburton also played basketball. Jones expressed that Kern was always present for their significant life moments and that her absence would be deeply felt on their wedding day, vowing to keep her memory alive.
