Alexa Vega and Carlos Pena Mourn Loss of Their Daughter Indy: “Our Hearts Are Broken, Yet at Peace”
Alexa Vega and Carlos Pena, beloved former child stars turned husband and wife, recently opened up about a deeply personal and devastating loss. In a joint Instagram statement shared on April 15, the couple announced that their newborn daughter, Indy, was stillborn.
“There are never perfect words to express a loss like this,” the couple wrote, gently revealing that while Indy’s birth was peaceful and beautiful, she arrived into the world already at rest. Despite their unimaginable pain, Alexa and Carlos spoke of a quiet strength found in their faith and the love surrounding them.
In their message, they described how the unwavering prayers and support from family, friends, and fans have been a source of comfort through their sorrow. Though her time on Earth was heartbreakingly brief, they said Indy left a profound mark on their lives. Their fourth child, Indy was described as “absolutely perfect,” with a head full of dark hair just like her dad.
The couple shared that grief has arrived in waves, often overwhelming, yet within it, they’ve discovered moments of grace and gratitude. They expressed how thankful they are to have held Indy, even for a fleeting moment, and how her presence will forever live on in their hearts.
Their message resonated with strength, vulnerability, and an enduring love for the daughter they never got to raise — but will always carry with them.