Charvarius Mooney Ward, an American professional football cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL, recently announced the tragic demise of his daughter, Amani Joy Ward.
The 28-year-old NFL star announced the tragic news of his one-year-old daughter Amani Joy’s demise on his social media.
Furthermore, on October 29, 2024, Charvarius Ward shared a beautiful picture of his late daughter on Instagram with a heartfelt caption.
Highlights
- Charvarius Ward’s one-year-old daughter, Amani Joy, passed away due to suffering multiple health issues.
- He announced the news of his daughter’s demise on his social media.
- Charvarius’ life changed positively with the birth of his daughter Amani Joy.
Charvarius wrote,
“We are heartbroken that our beautiful baby girl, Amani Joy passed away on Monday morning. She was the best blessing we could have asked for, and her joyous spirit made us smile from ear to ear. She taught us to have patience, trust, and a positive outlook on life. She showed us true strength and bravery.”
He continued by saying that his daughter Amani Joy overcame adversity at a young age and was always happy, lighting up every room with her smile.
Lastly, Charvarius wrote that being Amani’s parent has changed his and his girlfriend Monique Cook’s lives and that she will forever be daddy’s best friend and mommy’s little girl.
Similarly, Ward’s girlfriend Monique posted a heartbreaking Instagram story writing, “My baby, God Why?'” expressing her grief on the demise of her daughter.
According to reports, the one-year-old daughter of Charvarius Ward has been battling heart illness and issues since her birth.
Furthermore, Amani Joy, the daughter of Charvarius Ward and his girlfriend Monique, was born prematurely with Down syndrome on November 17, 2022, and suffered from health illness throughout her life.
Amani underwent open-heart surgery on April 11, 2023, about six months after her birth, after being born with holes in her heart.
Similarly, in response to Amani Joy’s demise, many of Charvarius Ward’s fans and followers send sincere condolences to him and his girlfriend.
San Francisco 49ers also send their love and support to Charvarius and Monique.
On their official Twitter account, the San Francisco 49ers expressed their sorrow, stating that the 49ers family is devastated by the sudden passing of Charvarius Ward’s beloved one-year-old daughter and that they will continue to grieve with Charvarius Ward and Monique in this unimaginable time.
Charvarius Ward And Monique’s Life Changed After The Birth Of Their Daughter Amani Joy
Though Amani Joy left the earth too soon and Charvarius and Monique couldn’t spend more time with their beloved daughter, she positively impacted their life.
Moreover, initially, Charvarius Ward and his girlfriend Monique Cook faced challenges when they learned their daughter Amani Joy was born with Down syndrome and a heart condition.
Despite these difficulties, Amani had a huge positive impact on their lives. Her arrival brought them close together, and her joyful smile gave Charvarius strength both as a father and on the football field.
Similarly, being born and raised by a single mother, Tanya, with his father in prison during his childhood, Charvarius got to feel the real experience of fatherhood with Amani’s birth.
In an interview, Monique said:
“It was a huge change in his mood, His confidence changed. He was a lot happier. He comes in every day and she lights up. She’s smiling. She hears his voice and she will literally look around like, ‘Where is this man?”
Additionally, Ward said that he used to be one of the most stubborn people in the world, but with Amani’s birth, his habit changed, and he learned about patience.
Additional Information
- Charvarius Ward was born on May 16, 1996, in McComb, Mississippi, United States.
- He began playing football at a very young age while attending McComb High School, where he received All-region honors.
- Charvarius began his professional career in the NFL in 2018 and signed a three-year $1.71 million contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
- Ward first met his girlfriend and the mother of his child in February 2020, after he won Super Bowl LIV while playing with the Kansas City Chiefs.
