The 49ers mourn the death of CB Charvarius Ward's 1-year-old daughter

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The 1-year-old girl of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward has died aft battling bosom problems since her birth

ByJOSH DUBOW AP pro shot writer

October 29, 2024, 2:54 PM

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The 1-year-old girl of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward has died aft battling bosom problems since her birth.

Ward posted connected Instagram that his daughter, Amani Joy, died connected Monday morning.

“She was nan champion blessing we could person asked for, and her joyous tone made america grin from receptor to ear,” Ward wrote. “She taught america to person patience, trust, and a affirmative outlook connected life. She showed america existent spot and bravery. She overcame adversity astatine a young property and was ever happy, lighting up each room pinch her smile. Having nan privilege of being her parents and seeing nan world done her eyes has changed america for nan better. She will everlastingly beryllium daddy’s champion friend and mommy’s small girl. We’ll miss you and emotion you forever, Amani Joy.”

Amani Joy Ward was calved prematurely pinch Down syndrome and had open-heart room successful April 2023.

The 49ers said successful a connection that nan squad is “devastated” by her death.

“Amani genuinely embodied axenic happiness and brought joyousness to each those astir her pinch her saccharine demeanor and contagious laugh," nan connection said. "We will proceed to grieve pinch Charvarius and Monique, while sending them our emotion and support during this unimaginable time.”

The 49ers are connected their bye this week.

The 28-year-old Ward has started each 41 games since signing pinch nan 49ers successful 2022 and was voted second-team All-Pro past season. He played each but 4 protect snaps successful a triumph Sunday nighttime against Dallas.

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