San Francisco 49ers Player Charvarius Ward is mourning the death of his baby girl, Amani Joy.
“We are heartbroken that our beautiful baby girl, Amani Joy passed away on Monday morning,” Ward, 28, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, October 29. “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. 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,” Ward’s statement continued. “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.”
Back in March, Ward shared via social media that his daughter had Down Syndrome. At the same time, he called her “a gift from God.”
Hollywood mourned many celebrities in 2024. Speed Racer star Christian Oliver (born Christian Klepser) died at the age of 51 during a fatal plane crash on January 5. Oliver was traveling home from a Caribbean vacation with his two daughters — Madita and Annik, whom he shared with wife Jessica Klepser — on January 4. […]
Amani Joy’s death comes less than a month before she was expected to turn two on November 17.
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