San Francisco 49ers star Charvarius Ward's one-year-old girl passed distant Monday.
Amani Joy died conscionable awkward of her 2nd day aft battling bosom issues issues since her commencement successful 2022.
Ward, a cornerback for nan San Francisco organization, confirmed nan news of nan nonaccomplishment of his 'beautiful babe girl,' arsenic he paid tribute successful an affectional connection Tuesday afternoon.
'We are heartbroken that our beautiful babe girl, Amani Joy passed distant connected Monday morning,' he penned.
'She was nan champion blessing we could person asked for, and her joyous tone made america grin from receptor to ear. She taught america to person patience, trust, and a affirmative outlook connected life. She showed america existent spot and bravery. She overcame adversity astatine a young property and was ever happy, lighting up each room pinch her smile.
San Francisco 49ers prima Charvarius Ward's one-year-old girl passed distant Monday
Amani Joy, who was group to move 2 successful November, is pictured pinch her mother, Monique
'Having nan privilege of being her parents and seeing nan world done her eyes has changed america for nan better. She will everlastingly beryllium daddy’s champion friend and mommy’s small girl. We’ll miss you and emotion you forever, Amani Joy.'
Amani, who had Down syndrome, had undergone open-heart room conscionable 4 months aft her commencement among different aesculapian procedures complete nan people of her life.
The 49ers franchise besides announced nan heartbreaking news of Amani's decease Tuesday afternoon, sending 'love and support' to Ward and his woman Monique.
'The 49ers family is devastated by nan abrupt passing of Charvarius Ward's beloved one-year-old daughter, Amani Joy,' nan team's connection read.
'Amani genuinely embodied axenic happiness and brought joyousness to each those astir her pinch her saccharine demeanor and contagious laugh. We will proceed to grieve pinch Charvarius and Monique, while sending them our emotion and support during this unimaginable time.'
The devastating news comes conscionable 2 days aft Ward suited up for nan 49ers successful a 30-24 triumph complete nan Dallas Cowboys astatine Levi's Stadium.
The 28-year-old is successful his 3rd play successful San Francisco and seventh successful nan NFL aft opening his profession pinch nan Kansas City Chiefs successful 2018.
More to follow.