Tragedy Strikes: 49ers’ Charvarius Ward Mourns the Passing of His 1-Year-Old Daughter

Charvarius Ward, a superstar football player, announced the tragic news on Instagram on October 29, 2024, revealing that his baby daughter had passed away.

49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward recently shared devastating news on Instagram regarding the loss of his 1-year-old daughter, Amani Joy. In his post, Ward, who founded the organization Charvarius for Change in 2021, included a heartfelt photo of Amani smiling beside a loved one.

In his message, Charvarius Ward expressed his deep sorrow, revealing that Amani had passed away on the morning of October 28, 2024. He referred to her as a “blessing” who brought joy to their lives and taught them valuable lessons about patience, trust, and positivity.

The grieving father, who started his football career at Hinds Community College, spoke about Amani’s strength and courage. He highlighted how her smile brought joy to every room and noted that she had overcome significant challenges at such a young age.

Charvarius and Amani’s mother, Monique, expressed their privilege in experiencing the world through Amani’s eyes, which brought positive change to their lives. Charvarius concluded his message with the heartfelt words, “She will forever be daddy’s best friend and mommy’s little girl. We’ll miss you and love you forever, Amani Joy.”

In addition to his post, Charvarius shared on his Instagram Story a poignant message on a black background that read, “I’m Broken 💔💔💔💔,” accompanied by a photo of Amani in a onesie that said, “My Baby. My Life. My Queen. My Heart. My Everything 💔💔💔💔💔.” Monique also posted on her Story, expressing her grief with the words, “My baby. God why? 💔💔.”

The 49ers also extended their condolences, describing Amani as someone who brought joy to everyone with her “sweet demeanor and contagious laugh.” They stated that they stand in grief with Charvarius and Monique, offering their love and support during this difficult time.

Earlier this year, Charvarius shared a series of photos of Amani on Instagram to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, 2024. He reflected on joyful moments with her and expressed how she was a blessing in their lives. Although he and Monique initially struggled with her diagnosis, those feelings transformed into love once they met her. Amani was born on November 17, 2022, and had undergone heart surgery early in her life, but her parents cherished every moment they spent with her.

An Instagram account created by Amani’s parents documented key moments of her life, showcasing everything from her birth to joyful times with her family. Our deepest condolences go out to Amani’s parents and loved ones as they mourn her loss.