NEW YORK, NY. (THECOUNT) — “Hamilton” star Miguel Cervantes‘ 4-year-old daughter has died, her mother confirmed on social media Sunday afternoon.
Weeks after she was transitioned into hospice care during her battle with epilepsy, Kelly Cervantes, who had been keeping a blog chronicling her daughter Adelaide’s treatment, posted on social media Sunday that her daughter had passed away early Saturday morning, surrounded by loved ones.
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Kelly Cervantes via Twitter:
“@KellyGC411 The machines are off. Her bed is empty. The quiet is deafening. Adelaide left us early Saturday. She went peacefully in my arms, surrounded by love. Finally, she is free from pain + seizures but leaves our hearts shattered. We love you so much Adelaideybug and forever after 💔💜”
“The machines are off. Her bed is empty. The quiet is deafening. Adelaide left us early Saturday. She went peacefully in my arms, surrounded by love. Finally, she is free from pain and seizures, but leaves our hearts shattered,” Cervantes said. “We love you so much Adeliadeybug and forever after,” reports NBCCHICAGO.
Miguel Cervantes may be most widely known for his starring role in Chicago’s production of the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton,” but he and his family have emerged off the stage as some of the most vocal and passionate advocates for raising both awareness and funds for epilepsy research.