\n\tCountry singer-songwriter Drake White<\/a> and his wife, Alex, are mourning the death of their infant daughter. The couple shared on Instagram<\/a> Sunday (Sept. 7) that Della Elizabeth White was born in August at 29 weeks, and passed away soon after her arrival.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cOn Sunday, Aug. 31 our precious daughter, Della Elizabeth White, went peacefully to be with Jesus. We are so thankful for the holy moments God gave us with her,\u201d the couple wrote in a joint statement. \u201cThe Lord has been so near and close to us during this difficult time. He has held us up and sustained us through it all. We are heartbroken and soul tired, but we know we will get through this difficult time with the strength, peace and joy that only our Heavenly Father can provide. May Della be held in the arms of Jesus until we see her again someday.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tThe couple\u2019s social media post also included a photo of them holding their baby, and included Biblical scripture verses such as Psalm 34:18. The couple previously revealed their pregnancy in May, noting that baby Della had been due in November. Drake and Alex are also parents to son William Hawk, born in January 2023.<\/p>\n \n\tSeveral artists and celebrities offered their condolences in the comments, including Lauren Alaina, who wrote, \u201cMy heart aches for you. Sending so much love and prayer your way.\u201d Terri Clark added, \u201cI\u2019m so so very incredibly sorry to hear this. Heartbroken for you both. Sending you both love. No one should ever have to go through the loss of a child.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tWhite recently released a new single titled \u201cNights on Fire.\u201d He is also set to present his second Benefit for the Brain\u201d concert<\/a> at Nashville\u2019s Ryman Auditorium on Nov. 17.<\/p>\n
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