In a heartbreaking update, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has revealed that his 16-year-old daughter, Bella Boone, has been bravely battling lupus — a chronic autoimmune disease — since her diagnosis in 2021. Boone shared the emotional news during a recent press conference, offering rare insight into the private struggles his family has faced over the past few years.

Bella, the second of Boone’s four children, has reportedly been bedridden for extended periods due to the severity of the disease. Despite aggressive treatment and unwavering support from her family, the symptoms have taken a devastating toll on her health.

“It’s been incredibly hard to watch her go through this,” Boone said, visibly emotional. “Bella is one of the strongest people I’ve ever known. She’s fighting every single day, and we’re right there with her.”

Lupus is an incurable autoimmune condition that causes the body’s immune system to attack its own tissues and organs. It can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other vital organs. Symptoms vary widely and can include fatigue, joint pain, rashes, and severe flare-ups that sometimes require hospitalization.

Boone expressed gratitude to fans, teammates, and the Yankees organization for their continued support. “The love and prayers from everyone around baseball have meant the world to us. Bella draws strength from it,” he said.

The Boone family has chosen to keep Bella’s battle mostly private until now, but Aaron felt compelled to speak out to raise awareness and to honor his daughter’s courage. “She’s been through more in the last few years than most people will in a lifetime,” he said. “And yet, she still manages to smile.”

Fans across the country have taken to social media to share messages of love, encouragement, and solidarity with the Boone family. Many are calling Bella a “warrior” for her resilience and strength in the face of overwhelming odds.

Aaron Boone, known for his leadership on the field, is now also an emblem of strength off the field — a father standing by his daughter in her fight against a disease that has no cure, but not, as he says, no hope.