Country singer Randy Rogers’ newborn daughter tragically lost her battle with a rare health condition on Tuesday night.
“Rumer passed away last night,” the Randy Rogers Band frontman said in a statement to radio station 93Q Country on Wednesday. “She died after a week-long battle with a very rare condition. She died in our arms and in no pain. She was absolutely beautiful in every way. Her brain however was very sick.”
He continued, “I’m sure you all have many questions and we have all the answers the doctors gave us. We can share the story with you. It’s quite an extraordinary one. A memorial will be planned soon. We love you.”
The “Kiss Me In The Dark” singer’s wife, Chelsea, gave birth to Rumer Rain on June 3. She was just 6 days old when she died at Seton Memorial Hospital in Austin, Texas.
“During this time of grieving, the family asks that individuals wishing to offer condolences make a donation to the children’s charity of their choosing. The family thanks you for your love and support,” read a note on the band’s Facebook page.
Randy and Chelsea were married in March 2013. The couple’s daughter River Rose was born in 2013.