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Erin Paine Fights Sepsis in ICU After Childbirth
9/5/2025
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- Michaela Bates thanked supporters as her sister Erin remains hospitalized with sepsis after giving birth on August 25, 2025.
- Erin's husband, Chad Paine, reported her condition has worsened, with severe seizures and weakness in the ICU.
- Doctors are testing to identify the cause of her health decline, linked to a severe UTI and kidney infection.
- The family appreciates the outpouring of prayers and support from friends and fans.
- Erin is remembered for her kindness, described as a "light" by her caregivers.
