{"id":13787,"date":"2026-10-12T08:09:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T08:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foxnews.znicely.com\/?p=13787"},"modified":"2026-10-12T08:09:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T08:09:22","slug":"r-i-pcounting-on-the-youngest-daughter-of-jim-bob-and-michelle-duggar-josie-duggar-has-breathed-her-last-after-a-long-battle-with-cancer-she-passed-away-at-the-age-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foxnews.znicely.com\/?p=13787","title":{"rendered":"R..I.P!!!\u2018Counting On\u2019\u2019 The youngest daughter of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar &#8211; Josie Duggar has breathed her last after a long battle with cancer. She passed away at the age of 16."},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header-outer\">\n<div class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"post-title entry-title\">R.I.P<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f62d.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude2d\" data-alcp_ajhbdcgf_prev-draggable-attr=\"false\" \/>!!!\u2018Counting On\u2019\u2019 The youngest daughter of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar \u2013 Josie Duggar has breathed her last after a long battle with cancer. 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She passed away at the age of 16.Don\u2019t pass by without offering your condolences to the Duggar family<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content entry clearfix\">\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fhan2-5.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/772797730_902469142921810_7805684438319334008_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_tt6&amp;cstp=mx1600x1165&amp;ctp=s1600x1165&amp;_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_eui2=AeHsMsBlYyT4GuVqWhCxJFJBx3c9HmEvjMnHdz0eYS-MyQqwo6hYMZLogAvGAKfy8vphOW3qOZXhodTnWc0yAraO&amp;_nc_ohc=BYisL6wPwD0Q7kNvwGu0xYk&amp;_nc_oc=Adp3UySscLv865j069QxtSJS0l7EXji1pPq2HOAaJIFWq3Vm4K3dfRz3FzfWtzUI7eA2uaHAlvi5i1jjZeDCPcLr&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fhan2-5.fna&amp;_nc_gid=NRK0rVJY_UCUIEAHmowX5Q&amp;_nc_ss=7b2a8&amp;oh=00_AQLmo1r7WUevrihVs7ZqL4Mdph5Ef8-Japy6ByXFMz_RzA&amp;oe=6AA8D238\" alt=\"C\u00f3 th\u1ec3 l\u00e0 h\u00ecnh \u1ea3nh v\u1ec1 v\u0103n b\u1ea3n cho bi\u1ebft 'IN INLOVINGMEMORY LOVING MEMORY JOSIE OSIEDUGGAR DUGGAR 2009 2009-2026 2026'\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\">\n<div id=\"thelist.donextop.com_responsive_1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\">\n<div class=\"stream-item-size\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"550\">The\u00a0<em data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"266\">Counting On<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"291\">19 Kids &amp; Counting<\/em>\u00a0community is mourning an unimaginable loss.\u00a0<strong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"352\">Josie Duggar<\/strong>, the youngest daughter of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"410\">Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar<\/strong>, has tragically\u00a0<strong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"442\">passed away<\/strong>\u00a0after a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"493\">long and courageous battle with cancer<\/strong>, according to a family statement shared earlier today.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"686\">The heartbreaking news has left both fans and loved ones devastated, as the Duggars face yet another painful chapter in their lives.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"728\">\u00a0A Brave Fighter From the Start<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"994\">Born prematurely at just 25 weeks back in 2009, Josie\u2019s life was a miracle from the beginning. Weighing only one pound at birth, she overcame impossible odds to survive \u2014 a story that inspired millions who watched her journey unfold on TLC\u2019s\u00a0<em data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"991\">19 Kids &amp; Counting<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1245\">In recent years, however, Josie had reportedly been\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1089\">battling serious health complications<\/strong>\u00a0linked to cancer. Despite her young age, she faced every treatment, hospital visit, and setback with incredible courage, faith, and an unbreakable smile.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-9\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"inline-related-post\" class=\"mag-box mini-posts-box content-only\">\n<div class=\"container-wrapper\" data-rocket-location-hash=\"494553527031b1126d7f0d9da8859538\">\n<div class=\"mag-box-container clearfix\">\n<div class=\"post-widget-body \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1775435\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1418\">\n<p data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1418\">\u201cShe was our miracle from the start,\u201d the Duggar family shared in their emotional post. \u201cHer strength, her laughter, and her love for life will forever be remembered.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1449\">\u00a0A Family in Mourning<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1649\">Sources close to the family say the Duggars were by Josie\u2019s side in her final moments, praying and singing hymns together. Michelle Duggar reportedly held her daughter\u2019s hand until her last breath.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1865\">Fans across the world have flooded social media with messages of support and condolences, expressing heartbreak for the family that has shared so much of their journey \u2014 both joyful and painful \u2014 with the public.<\/p>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\">\n<div class=\"stream-item-size\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1984\">\n<p data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1984\">\u201cI remember watching her as a tiny baby in the NICU. It\u2019s so hard to believe she\u2019s gone,\u201d one longtime fan wrote.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2012\">\u00a0Remembering Josie<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2262\">Known for her bright personality, gentle voice, and sweet spirit, Josie brought light to every episode she appeared in. She loved animals, music, and spending time with her siblings \u2014 especially Jordyn and Jennifer, who were closest to her in age.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\">\n<div id=\"thelist.donextop.com_responsive_2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2401\">Her passing marks one of the most emotional moments in Duggar family history \u2014 a reminder of both the fragility and the beauty of life.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2429\">\u00a0A Legacy of Faith<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2548\">The Duggars have asked for privacy during this time of grief, but they also thanked fans for their prayers and love.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2702\">\n<p data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2702\">\u201cWe take comfort knowing Josie is in the arms of Jesus \u2014 free from pain, full of peace, and more alive than ever,\u201d the family\u2019s statement concluded.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2847\">As the world mourns, fans remember the little girl who defied the odds, inspired millions, and showed what true strength and faith look like.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content entry clearfix\">\n<p data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2947\">Rest in peace,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2901\">Josie Brooklyn Duggar (2009\u20132025)<\/strong>\u00a0<br data-start=\"2905\" data-end=\"2908\" \/>Forever loved. 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