Charvarius Ward is going to need all of the help he is going to need after he posted on social media Tuesday saying his 1-year-old daughter, Amani Joy, passed away Monday morning.
“She was the best blessing we could have asked for, and her joyous spirit made us smile from ear to ear,” Ward said in the statement.
Ward stated Amani Joy 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,” Ward said. “She will forever be daddy’s best friend and mommy’s little girl. We’ll miss you and love you forever, Amani Joy.”
Charvarius Ward isn’t the only one hurting as his girlfriend, Monique Cook, would finally break her silence.
Cook took to her Instagram story and posted, “My baby. God why? 💔💔.”
Amani underwent open-heart surgery 10 months after being born.
The young infant had Down syndrome after a blood test, and a heart defect was spotted in an ultrasound.
Ward, a 28-year-old undrafted free agent, is in his seventh NFL season.
This year, Ward has five passes defended, and 35 combined tackles through seven games.
San Francisco 49ers Release Statement After The Death Announcement of Charvarius Ward’s Daughter
Charvarius Ward is mourning the loss of his baby girl after his 23-month-old daughter Amani Joy, whom he shares with girlfriend Monique Cook, tragically passed away.
Ward shared the news on Instagram, posting a picture of a smiling Amani Joy with a heartbreaking caption.
The 49ers also had something to say as they sent love and support to Ward.
The 49ers issued a statement Tuesday saying, “The 49ers family is devastated by the sudden passing of Charvarius Ward’s beloved one-year-old daughter, Amani Joy. 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.”
The 49ers are on their bye week this week, which gives Charvarius Ward plenty of time to grieve and not think about his job.
