Heartbroken: San Francisco 49ers’ Charvarius Ward Announces Death of 23-Month-Old Daughter Amani Joy: ‘Heartbroken’…see more

The San Francisco 49ers cornerback, 28, announced on Tuesday, Oct. 29, that his 23-month-old daughter Amani Joy, whom he shares with girlfriend Monique Cook, has died.

Sharing a photo of his daughter on his Instagram, Ward wrote that his family is “heartbroken” as they process the tragic news.

“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,” Ward wrote in the caption.

“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. She will forever be daddy’s best friend and mommy’s little girl. We’ll miss you and love you forever, Amani Joy,” he ended his post.