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49ers' Charvarius Ward Announces Death of Daughter Amani Joy, 23 Months, After Heart Battle

Oct 29, 2024, 06:46 PM

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward announced that his 1-year-old daughter, Amani Joy, passed away on Monday morning after a battle with heart problems since birth. Ward shared a heartfelt message on social media, writing, "My Baby. My Life. My Queen. My Heart. My Everything," and "I'm broken." His partner, Monique, and Ward mourn the loss of their daughter, who was 23 months old and was to celebrate her second birthday in November. The team released a statement expressing their condolences, stating, "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." The 49ers organization and the broader NFL community have extended their support and sympathy to Ward and his family during this difficult time.