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Ned LeDoux’s daughter, 2, dies

The country star is mourning her loss after "tragic choking accident"
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Country singer Ned LeDoux has shared the heartbreaking news that his two-year-old daughter Haven has died after a tragic accident.

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The 42-year-old star told fans of the tragedy that occurred at his Kansas home in a statement on his Facebook page, and revealed his daughter, who he shared with his wife of 11 years, Morgan, had passed away. 

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Ned LeDoux is mourning the death of his daughter (Credit: Instagram )

“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.”

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(Credit: Facebook)

According to Taste of Country, the statement had originally included further details. 

The statement originally read: “Paramedics were called to the family’s northeast Kansas home on October 20th and arrived quickly, but attempts to resuscitate her were unsuccessful.” 

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Haven celebrated her second birthday last month (Credit: Instagram )

The family had recently celebrated Haven’s birthday, as she turned two six weeks ago, on September 15.

“Turned the big #2 today! Happy to be home for this special day. What a character this one,” Ned, who is the son of late country singer-songwriter Chris LeDoux, wrote on Instagram, along with a photo of a smiling Haven.

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Ned and his wife, Morgan (Credit: Instagram )

Ned and Morgan also have a son, Branson. 

The country singer was promoting his new album ahead of his daughter’s death, and Next in Line is due to be released in November.

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