San Francisco 49ers star Charvarius Ward announced the death of his 23-month-old daughter on Instagram, Tuesday. “We are heartbroken that our beautiful baby girl, Amani Joy passed away on Monday morning,” he wrote on social media. “She was the best blessing we could have asked for, and her joyous spirit made us smile from ear to ear,” he said.
He continued to pay tribute to his little girl by writing, “She taught us to have patience, trust, and a positive outlook on life.” A post shared by Charvarius Ward (@itslilmooney) Amani Joy was born with Down Syndrome, and Ward’s previous social media post noted that she also underwent heart surgery. The young child’s official cause of death has not been officially reported.
“She showed us true strength and bravery,” Ward said, as he memorialized his child. “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.
” He continued, “She will forever be daddy’s best friend and mommy’s little girl. We’ll miss you and love you forever, Amani Joy.” A post shared by San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) The San Francisco 49eers cornerback had his daughter with girlfriend Monique Cook.
His team wrote a touching message on Instagram as they paid their respects . “The 49ers family is devastated by the sudden passing of Charvarius Ward’s beloved one-year-old daughter, .
