San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward and his wife Monique are mourning the loss of their 11-month-old daughter, Amani Joy, who died Monday morning. The couple shared the heartbreaking news on social media, reflecting on the impact their daughter had on their lives during her short time with them.
The 28-year-old cornerback announced Amani’s passing in an Instagram post Tuesday.
“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.”
Amani Joy was born on November 17, 2022, with Down syndrome and faced health challenges early in life, according to an Instagram account created to share her journey. She was born prematurely and underwent open-heart surgery in April 2023….