San Francisco 49ers player Charvarius Ward announced the death of his 1-year-old daughter Amani Joy on Tuesday in an emotional post on Instagram.
Alongside a photo of the toddler, who would have been 2 in November, Ward wrote that Amani, whom he shares with girlfriend Monique Cook, died Monday morning.
“We are heartbroken that our beautiful baby girl, Amani Joy passed away on Monday morning,” Ward wrote. “She was the best blessing we could have asked for, and her joyous spirit made us smile from ear to ear.”
He continued, “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.”
“Having the privilege of being her parents and seeing the world through her eyes has changed us for the better,” he added. “She will forever be daddy’s best friend and mommy’s little girl. We’ll miss you and love you forever, Amani Joy.”
Ward did not reveal any details about the cause of Amani’s death.
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