Gracie Hunt, Chiefs Heiress, Mourns Family Tragedy in Texas Flooding: ‘Heartbroken by Devastating Loss’

Kansas City Chiefs Heiress Gracie Hunt Mourns Family Member Lost in Texas Flood Tragedy

Gracie Hunt, daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, shared an emotional tribute after her nine-year-old cousin, Janie Hunt, died in catastrophic flooding at Texas’ Camp Mystic. The Guadalupe River surged 30 feet overnight on July 4, claiming over 100 lives—including 28 children—and leaving 11 still missing as rescue efforts continue.

Janie Hunt, 9, was among the campers lost in the floods.

A Heartbreaking Loss
Tavia Hunt, Gracie’s mother and wife of Clark Hunt, revealed the family’s devastation on Sunday, questioning how a “good God” could allow such suffering. Gracie echoed her mother’s grief on Instagram, writing, “My heart aches for our extended family and friends who lost daughters… I don’t have easy answers, but I do know this: following Jesus doesn’t spare us from pain—but it means we never face it alone.” She included Bible verses emphasizing hope amid despair.

Gracie Hunt shared a message of faith and grief on social media.

Camp Mystic’s Nightmare
The 98-year-old Christian camp, housing 750 girls, saw its worst tragedy when floodwaters engulfed cabins. Director Richard “Dick” Eastland, 70, died attempting to save campers. Younger girls slept in low-lying cabins near the riverbank, putting them at highest risk. Videos posted days earlier showed campers joyfully performing dances, contrasting sharply with the aftermath of debris-strewn cabins.

Floodwaters ravaged cabins at Camp Mystic.

Broader Impact
Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed 84 bodies have been recovered, with searches ongoing for missing individuals like the children of high-school soccer coach Reece Zunker and his wife Paula, who also perished. Forecasted rain threatens further flooding, complicating recovery efforts.

Gracie’s message underscores a community grappling with unthinkable loss while clinging to faith. “We live in a broken world,” she wrote, “but Scripture promises Christ will make all things new.”

For updates on relief efforts, visit Texas disaster response websites.

— Original reporting by Oliver Salt, Daily Mail

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