Paul Kim’s Wife Shares Heartfelt Reflections After the Loss of Their 5-Year-Old Son Due to Flu Complications

Paul Kim’s son Micah.
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Key Details

• Maggie Kim, the wife of influencer Paul Kim, spoke out on Instagram following the death of their 5-year-old son on December 31.
• Prior to his passing, Paul had informed followers that Micah was hospitalized due to a “medical emergency.”
• He later disclosed that Micah suffered a severe flu that led to sepsis and seizures, resulting in him requiring life support.

Maggie Kim recently shared her grief on Instagram after the death of her 5-year-old son, Micah, on December 31. The family received an overwhelming wave of support during this challenging time.

On New Year’s Eve, Paul Kim, a Catholic content creator, shared the heartbreaking news in an emotional Instagram video, stating, “after fighting 11 long hard days, [Micah] went home to the house of our father.”

“We are so proud of him,” he continued. “I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart as his dad, on behalf of my family, for all the ways you prayed and lifted us up during this time.”

Maggie’s post on January 2 conveyed her profound sorrow. “Micah, I miss you. There is a deep, aching hole in my heart. Even though our home is filled with people, it’s too quiet without you,” she wrote. “I keep thinking I’ll look outside and see you laughing on the swings.”

She added, “Oh, the pain is indescribable. And yet, you have shown us in multiple ways that you are with us… Knowing you are with Jesus brings us unexplainable joy.”

Expressing her pride, she asked Micah to “help mama keep going,” emphasizing his role as a good helper in her life.

Paul, who has over 300,000 Instagram followers, first revealed the severity of Micah’s condition on December 21. He announced that Micah had been rushed to the hospital due to a “medical emergency.”

Paul Kim and Family.

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Updates provided by Paul over the following weeks detailed Micah’s severe flu, which led to sepsis and seizures, and ultimately necessitated life support. He also shared the distressing news that brain scans indicated no brain activity.

Micah’s health struggles resonated widely, drawing attention from individuals across the globe. Paul noted that his posts reached all seven continents, with public figures like Gwen Stefani expressing their support.

“This incredibly difficult, impossible time for our family — it’s been the hardest thing I’ve ever been through in my life and it continues to be,” Paul shared in the video announcing Micah’s death. He described the intense effort they undertook over the two-week ordeal, consulting multiple teams to ensure they explored every avenue for treatment. He concluded, “As a father, that is my duty.”

Paul Kim’s son Micah.

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Returning home without Micah was described by Paul as one of the most “heart-wrenching, awkward experiences.”