49ers' Charvarius Ward opens up about loss of 1-year-old daughter

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San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward admitted the team has had a "dark cloud" hanging over it all season long amid a spate of injuries and off-field issues.

Ward suffered his own tragedy earlier this year when his 1-year-old daughter passed away. He opened up a bit about it in an interview with The Athletic on Thursday night.

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San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward, #7, after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on Oct 6, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images)

"It’s been hard for me personally to go to work every day, every game — even to practice or go to meetings," he told the outlet. "I almost left a couple of times. S---, I know fans probably hate me (for saying that), but f--- it, it’s real life. It’s bigger than football. 

"This is the hardest time of my life for sure."

Ward missed three games from Nov. 10 to Nov. 24 and returned to the 49ers for their 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 1.

He announced that his daughter, Amani Joy, had passed away on Oct. 29.

"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. 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. 

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward, #7, attempts to gather the ball on a Dallas Cowboys incomplete pass during the fourth quarter at Levi's