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Celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson’s 4-year-old daughter diagnosed with leukemia

Celebrity fitness trainer Gunnar Peterson announced on Instagram Wednesday that his 4-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with leukemia.

Peterson, who trains stars such as Khloé Kardashian and Jessica Simpson, said they learned of Monroe Vivian’s disease after they spotted “odd” bruising on her legs, a cough and an “on and off fever” over the past couple of weeks.

Four days later, Monroe’s white blood cell, platelet, hemoglobin and hematocrit (percentage of red blood cells) counts dropped — requiring the young girl to receive transfusions and undergo biopsies and spinal taps.

Monroe Vivian underwent a battery of tests after her parents discovered “odd” bruising on her legs. gunnarfitness/Instagram
Her red and white blood cell counts had also plummeted. gunnarfitness/Instagram

The tests confirmed Monroe has Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), which starts in the bone marrow but can quickly move into the bloodstream, according to cancer.org.

“Our Warrior Princess will crush this! She has even said it herself!” he wrote on Instagram alongside a series of photos of his daughter undergoing treatment.

“Please hold our daughter, and our family-immediate and extended-in your hearts, thoughts, and prayers.”

“Our Warrior Princess will crush this! She has even said it herself!” he captioned his Instagram post. gunnarfitness/Instagram
The fitness guru said he’d keep fans and followers updated as his daughter’s battle “unfolds.” gunnarfitness/Instagram

Peterson also shared that amid his daughter’s treatment schedule, he and his family applied for a Make-A-Wish gift for Monroe.

“Back to levity and fitness fodder, more on this as it unfolds,” he concluded the message. “Into the storm.”

Peterson shares Monroe with his ex-wife, Janet Crown, as well as two more children.

Stars and former clients flooded Peterson’s announcement with messages of support.

Peterson’s clients have included David Beckham, Kim and Khloé Kardashian and more. Getty Images for F45 Training
“She will crush this, as she herself has declared,” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson commented on the announcement. gunnarfitness/Instagram

“We are all praying for you 🤍 we love you,” wrote Kim Kardashian.

“We’re always here brother. Always,” commented Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. “She will crush this, as she herself has declared.”

“I love you and your sweet family,” added Savannah Chrisley. “You have an army behind you! Now let’s get to fighting!”

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