San Francisco 49ers star Charvarius Ward and his family are going through a very tough time. The cornerback lost his one-year-old daughter Amani Joi on Monday.
Ward posted a heartbreaking note on Instagram on Tuesday, breaking the heart-shattering news to the fans. The cause of death hasn’t been revealed, but it is known that Amani Joi Ward battled serious heart issues since her birth and had bypass surgery in April 2023.
“We are heartbroken that our beautiful baby girl, Amani Joy passed away on Monday morning. She was the best blessing we could have asked for, and her joyous spirit made us smile from ear to ear. She taught us to have patience, trust, and a positive outlook on life," Ward wrote.
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"She showed us true strength and bravery. She overcame adversity at a young age and was always happy, lighting up every room with her smile. Having the privilege of being her parents and seeing the world through her eyes has changed us for the better. She will forever be daddy’s best friend and mommy’s little girl. We’ll miss you and love you forever, Amani Joy," Ward concluded.
The death of Charvarius Ward's daughter left a huge dent on the NFL world and many athletes came forward sharing their condolences with the cornerback. 49ers guard Spencer Burford commented:
"Love ya dawg."
"Heartbroken. Praying for you and the family," said Texans star Tommy Townsend.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cam Sample also shared his condolences with Charvarius Ward. Sharing his emotions, Sample commented:
"Praying for u and the fam."
Apart from these NFL stars, wives and girlfriends of many players also came forward to share their reactions to the heartbreaking death of the young soul.
JP Mason's wife Allahbia sends prayer to Charvarius Ward and his family
On Tuesday, 49ers star JP Mason's wife Allahbia reshared Charvarius Ward's post on her Instagram story, along with an emotional message. Sharing her heartbreaking reaction, the social media influencer wrote:
"I'm crying all over again. Such a beautiful soul. Please take a second and pray for this family. They need it all right now."
Charvarius Ward is currently in his third season with the 49ers and seventh in the league. The cornerback started his NFL journey with the Kansas City Chiefs before joining the 49ers.
Ward's daughter Amani was born in November 2022 as a Down syndrome child. The young soul's death is a hard phase for Ward. The entire football fraternity stands in solidarity with the beleaguered family.
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