San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward announced that his 1-year-old daughter, Amani Joy, has passed away. Ward shared the news on social media, and the 49ers released a statement. “The 49ers family is devastated by the sudden passing of Charvarius Ward’s beloved one-year-old daughter, Amani Joy, the team said .
“Amani truly embodied pure happiness and brought joy to all those around her with her sweet demeanor and contagious laugh. We will continue to grieve with Charvarius and Monique, while sending them our love and support during this unimaginable time.” In the social media post, Ward wrote : “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. She showed us true strength and bravery.
Charvarius Ward shares more about his daughter “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, 28, joined the 49ers in 2022 after spending his first four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. During his time in Kansas City, Ward played in 56 games and collected four interception.
