SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The young daughter of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward has died after battling heart problems.
Ward posted on Instagram that his daughter, Amani Joy, died Monday morning. She was going to turn 2 years old in November. «We are heartbroken that our beautiful baby girl, Amani Joy passed away on Monday morning,» Ward wrote Tuesday on Instagram. «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. 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.