Bethany Hamilton and her family are grieving the tragic death of her three-year-old nephew, Andrew Samuel Hamilton. Andrew, the son of Bethany’s brother, Timothy Hamilton, and his wife, Ka, passed away on October 17, 2024, after being hurt in a drowning accident a week earlier.
Timothy shared the sad news on Instagram on October 18, writing, “Andrew Samuel Hamilton, born December 26, 2020, entered his Heavenly rest on Friday, October 17, 2024, after all the best life-saving efforts had been tried.” He expressed how much the family misses their little boy, saying, “It hurts terribly, and we miss Andrew more than words can express.”
Andrew is mourned by his parents, his brothers and sisters—Thomas, Joshua, Matthew, Noel, and John—as well as by his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, including Bethany. In her own post on October 19, Bethany shared how much she trusts her faith during this hard time, saying, “The Lord has received my sweet nephew Andrew into His beautiful care. While my family and I will miss him dearly, we trust that his joy is full with Jesus.”
Bethany also shared a family prayer, describing it as a way to show their strong faith. She added, “Faith is trusting that God’s plan for our lives is greater than our own. Thank you all for your love, prayers, and support during this difficult time.”
The accident happened when Andrew was found unconscious in a bathtub with just six inches of water and Epsom salt. He had been soaking in the tub after having a fever and throwing up. The family was only 15 feet away in the kitchen and living room. Even though he was taken to the hospital right away and doctors tried to save him, Andrew suffered from serious health problems, including kidney damage and swelling in his brain. He was placed on a ventilator to help him breathe, but sadly, he did not survive.
A fundraising page was set up to help the family through this tragedy and shared updates about Andrew’s condition.
Bethany Hamilton, who became famous for her strength after losing her left arm in a shark attack in 2003, asked for prayers for Andrew after the accident. Now, the Hamilton family is dealing with deep sadness but is leaning on their faith and the love of those around them.
