Pala Negara, known for her appearance on "Ex on the Beach," has announced the devastating loss of her newborn son, Harmony Hunter. The infant was born on August 28, 2026, and passed away just hours later on the same day.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Negara shared the news, revealing that she also experienced a postpartum hemorrhage following the birth. "My body feels broken and aches for our baby, the life we grew together," she wrote. "I don't think we will ever know how to move through this heartbreak."
Negara detailed that Harmony Hunter was born at 4:27 a.m. at 42 weeks and 5 days gestation and died peacefully in her arms at 8 p.m. the same night. She expressed gratitude to friends, the staff at Lismore Hospital who attempted to save Harmony and treat her, the NeoRESQ team, and Gold Coast University Hospital for their care during three nights and four days of comfort care.
"We will soon lay our angel to rest on Bundjalung Country where he was born, the land that has held my family and continues to hold our family," Negara added. "We know you will return to us again old soul. We can feel you surrounding us, our Angel."
Negara, a model based in Byron Bay, appeared on "Ex on the Beach: Couples" in 2023. She is represented by GIANT Model Management and has featured in campaigns for Myer. She and her partner, Chris Hunter, a hairdresser, have two older children.
The reality star's announcement was met with an outpouring of support from fellow celebrities and influencers, including Pip Edwards, Marty Fox, Ruby Tuesday Matthews, and Sarah Stephens.